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Houston Texans re-sign P Shane Lechler, K Nick Novak

By The Sports Xchange
Houston Texans' J.J. Watt (99) and Shane Lechler (9) celebrates their team 10-6 win over the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio, November 16, 2015. Photo by John Sommers II/UPI
Houston Texans' J.J. Watt (99) and Shane Lechler (9) celebrates their team 10-6 win over the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio, November 16, 2015. Photo by John Sommers II/UPI | License Photo

The Houston Texans re-signed punter Shane Lechler and kicker Nick Novak to one-year contracts, according to reports Monday.

The Texans also agreed to terms with cornerback Charles James and offensive lineman Jeff Adams.

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Lechler, who turns 40 in August, played the past three seasons with the Texans after spending his first 13 years with the Oakland Raiders. He is the NFL's career leader with a 47.5-yard gross average. In 2015, Lechler averaged 47.3 yards, with a 38.8-yard net.

Novak, 34, signed with the Texans as a free agent in late September. He connected on 29 of 31 extra points and 18 of 21 field goals.

James, 25, was a key player for the Texans on special teams. He didn't make the opening day roster but returned during the season. He made 19 tackles in nine games as a cornerback.

Adams, 26, suffered a knee injury in Week 2 and went on injured reserve. He had been starting at left guard.

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