Cowboys face punting challenges as Bryan Anger underperforms in coverage
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 1:41 PM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026
The Dallas Cowboys are addressing issues with their punt team as they prepare for training camp next month in Oxnard. Punter Bryan Anger, a two-time Pro Bowler, has faced scrutiny for the team’s lackluster net yards per punt, ranking 14th at the end of the 2025 season. While Anger’s past performance has been commendable, the current coverage struggles have raised questions about the future of the punter position. The Cowboys may explore options to bring in younger talent as Anger’s contract nears its end, potentially saving over $3 million if they decide to release him before the season.
- •Dallas Cowboys ranked 14th in net yards per punt in 2025.
- •Bryan Anger, 37, is among the highest-paid punters in the NFL.
- •The Cowboys begin training camp in Oxnard next month.
- •Anger’s contract expires soon, prompting potential changes.
- •Releasing Anger could save Dallas over $3 million.
- 1:41 PMYahoo Sports — Anger issues: Cowboys punt team must fix underperforming ways
"Bryan Anger might not be blame for the Cowboys' slipping coverage issues, but he may need to face the brunt of the consequences.
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