lot of big games and I'm excited they're both on our team," Arians said.

Matt Wile and Richie Leone were the two punters who battled for the job in camp – Wile made the initial 53-man roster Saturday and was released Monday with Lee's arrival – but when Lee was cut by Carolina, it became a natural fit.

Lee averaged 49.1 yards a punt on 36 attempts last season before going on injured reserve in early November for a hamstring injury. After taking a paycut in the offseason, he was beaten out this year by Mike Palardy.

Lee has averaged 46.1 yards a punt in his previous 13 NFL seasons, the first 11 in San Francisco before playing in Cleveland in 2015 and Carolina last season. He has made three Pro Bowls and three times has been the first-team all-pro punter.

"I feel like I'm still the same," Lee said. "I feel like I can still hit those balls, I feel like I can do everything I've always done."

Oh, and he knows Dawson, having held for the kicker when the two played together with the 49ers in 2013 and 2014.

"I enjoyed my time with Matt and Richie, I thought they competed hard all camp, but this is how it goes in the NFL," Dawson said. "Having been with Andy before, he brings a comfort level."

Lee declined to talk about what other offers he might have had. He did emphasize he had no hard feelings for the Panthers after being let go. "It's a business," he said. "I understand that."