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Jarryd Hayne Settles into 49ers Punt Returner Role

Jarryd Hayne appears to have settled into his role as the starting punt returner for the San Francisco 49ers.

In Sunday's 17-3 loss to the Green Bay Packers, the 27-year-old rookie was treated like a veteran returner, too.

Packers punter Tim Masthay attempted six punts on the day. Three of those balls were placed out of bounds away from Hayne.

The rookie running back fair caught his second punt in the first quarter. The play also appeared to feature a Packers gunner making minor contact with Hayne.

When asked if he thought a flag would follow, Hayne said, "Yeah, that was surprising.