The Houston Texans cut players with tenure within the franchise and the league like punter Shane Lechler as that was one of many decision made by the front office as they prepare the team for Week 1.
When the time comes, Lechler will join Ray Guy as the second punter to be inducted in the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio. He was an asset for the Texans for the previous seasons, but rookie Trevor Daniel showed enough throughout the preseason that he was deemed the better punter moving forward for the Texans.