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Texans' Shane Lechler nominated for Art Rooney award

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Texans veteran punter Shane Lechler has been nominated by the AFC South club for the annual Art Rooney sportsmanship award.

The award is in its fourth year. Winners will be recognized prior to the Super Bowl at the NFL Honors program.

The award is for players around the NFL who exemplify outstanding sportsmanship on the field.

Lechler, 41, is a seven-time Pro Bowl selection in his 18th NFL season.

The East Bernard native and former Texas A&M standout is averaging 49.8 yards per punt.

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