The Ravens released veteran return specialist Devin Hester on Tuesday.
Hester had played in 12 games for the Ravens, usually returning both kicks and punts. He hadn’t been especially effective and in recent weeks had misread some punts.
Hester chose not to field a punt in the first quarter Monday night at New England, and the Patriots downed the ball inside the Ravens’ 1-yard line. They recorded a safety on the next play.
Hester, 34, is in his 11th NFL season. He played his first eight seasons with the Bears and spent the last two with the Falcons. A four-time Pro Bowler, Hester is the NFL’s all-time leader with 14 career punt return touchdowns.
