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Redskins bring back Rocca

The Washington Redskins re-signed free agent punter Sav Rocca.

Published: March 18, 2013 at 11:46 a.m. PDTUpdated: March 18, 2013 at 11:46 a.m. PDT
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The Washington Redskins re-signed free agent punter Sav Rocca.

Rocca, 39, averaged a career-best 43.9 yards per punt in 68 attempts for the NFC East champions last season.

Heading into his seventh NFL campaign, the former Australian Football League standout has averaged 43.1 yards per kick against only three blocks over 433 attempts in 96 games with the Eagles and Redskins.

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