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Graham averaged 44.1 yards on 28 punts after taking over for Ryan Donahue (quad) in November. The two will likely compete for punting duties this summer.

Donahue suffered the injury three weeks ago while taking reps at kicker for a banged-up Jason Hanson. The Lions couldn’t afford to keep carrying three punters, so Donahue’s season is over after averaging 42.7 yards on 49 punts.

Donahue beat out Nick Harris in a camp battle as a rookie last season, but was sent to injured reserve in Week 13. He’ll compete with Ben Graham this year.

Donahue lost a battle with Ben Graham for the gig. He averaged just 38.0 yards per punt during the preseason.

The Lions punter since 2003, Harris was beat out by undrafted rookie Ryan Donahue. Although Harris was set to make $1.4 million this season, the Detroit Free Press reports the decision was based on performance, not salary. Harris should get a call once someone’s punter goes down this season.