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Ravens release kick returner Hester, who never got on track (The Associated Press)

OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) -- Kick returner Devin Hester has been cut by the Baltimore Ravens after the four-time Pro Bowl star struggled in his first season with the team.

Signed as a free agent following offseason toe surgery, Hester returned only 25 punts and fumbled four times.

The 34-year-old Hester often let the ball drop instead of making a fair catch. After he failed to field a punt early in Monday night's game against New England, the ball was downed at the 1-yard line and the Patriots got a safety on the next play.