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Texans expected to sign ex-Chiefs punter Tommy Townsend

Tommy Townsend Chiefs Cameron Johnston the Houston Texans Houston (Organization) The Pittsburgh Steelers

The Houston Texans found their new punter.

After Cameron Johnston left for the Pittsburgh Steelers, Houston agreed to a deal with former Kansas City Chiefs punter Tommy Townsend, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Townsend’s deal is for two years, $6 million.

Former Chiefs punter Tommy Townsend is signing a two-year $6 million deal with the Houston Texans, per source. pic.twitter.com/8vdQSyINKy

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 12, 2024

Townsend finished the 2023 season with the 17th-most yards per punt this past season with 47.1 and 33.9% of his punts were inside the 20. He made the Pro Bowl in 2022 after his punts averaged 50.4 yards per attempt.

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