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Texans' Bill O'Brien explains punter switch to Bryan Anger

During the Texans' day off Tuesday, punter Trevor Daniel lost his job.

The Texans ended Daniel's employment after one season and two games after he got off to a rough start.

Daniel beat out seven-time Pro Bowl punter Shane Lechler last season, but averaged just 43.5 yards per punt and only placed two inside opponents' 20-yard line.

Daniel was replaced by Bryan Anger, a former Jacksonville Jaguars third-round draft pick who has a 46.2 career average. Anger worked out for the Texans on Tuesday along with former Oakland Raiders and Denver Broncos punter Marquette King.

"Tough decision," Texans coach Bill O'Brien said.