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Ex-Raiders, Texans Punter Shane Lechler Retires After 18 NFL Seasons

After 18 seasons in the NFL, 42-year-old Shane Lechler is punting once and for all.

The seven-time Pro Bowl punter retired in style as a retirement party was held for him, evidenced by a post by Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt on Saturday:

JJ Watt

A retirement party fit for a GOAT. The best punter ever & an even better person. Last night was a testament to that as family, friends & teammates flew in from all over to celebrate Lech & his unbelievable career. We’ll do it all again when they put that gold jacket on him too!