The Dallas Cowboys announced Tuesday that punter Bryan Anger will be returning after agreeing to a three-year contract.
The Cowboys veteran's three-year deal is worth a reported $9 million.
Anger made his first Pro Bowl in his Dallas debut after setting a club record with a 44.6-yard net average on punts. The 33-year-old is going into his 11th season.
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The Cowboys are bringing back Anger and deep snapper Jake McQuaide, leaving the team to fill one of the three specialist positions — kicker. The team released Greg Zuerlein last week but could resign him at a cheaper price or look for a veteran kicker to replace him.
Cowboys kicker Greg Zuerlein missed an extra point and a 59-yard field goal on Thursday in a game Dallas lost by three. NBC 5 Sports Director Newy Scruggs says the more Zuerlein kicks, the more questions are raised.
