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Texans Release Punter Shane Lechler, Keep Rookie: Report
In his post game presser Thursday night, Coach Bill O'Brien described Lechler as a "Hall of Fame punter."
HOUSTON, TX - The Houston Texans will turn to a youth movement at punter: releasing six-time All-Pro punter Shane Lechler and keeping undrafted rookie Trevor Daniel from Tennessee.
The Houston Chronicle’s John McClain reported Friday that the Houston Texans had cut Lechler, who was a 2000 fifth-round pick from Texas A&M. Lechler will look to catch on with another team as he has said he has no plans to retire.
Meanwhile, the Texans will gamble on a rookie to handle punting duties as the team opens the season Sept. 9 at the New England Patriots.
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In his post game presser last night, Coach Bill O’Brien described Lechler as a “Hall of Fame punter.”
Truly the greatest punter of all time and one of the best friends and teammates of all time. We’re going to miss you around here brother. #HOF pic.twitter.com/B5uzjfsaXD
— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) August 31, 2018
Texans have cut Shane Lechler and kept rookie Trevor Daniel.
— John McClain (@McClain_on_NFL) August 31, 2018
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