On February 18, 2009, he signed a four-year, $12 million contract, making him the highest-paid punter in NFL history.

On September 14, in the season opener against the San Diego Chargers, Lechler had four punts for 195 net yards for a 48.75 average.
On September 20, against the Kansas City Chiefs, he had seven punts for 398 net yards for a season-high 56.86 average.
On November 15, in the second divisional game against the Kansas City Chiefs, he had a season-high 11 punts for a season-high 531 net yards for a 48.27 average.
Overall, on the season, he had 96 punts for 4,909 net yards for a 51.14 average.
His 4,909 yards in the 2009 season marked the Raider record for most punting yards in a season.
On February 18, 2009, he signed a four-year, $12 million contract, making him the highest-paid punter in NFL history.
On September 14, in the season opener against the San Diego Chargers, Lechler had four punts for 195 net yards for a 48.75 average. On September 20, against the Kansas City Chiefs, he had seven punts for 398 net yards for a season-high 56.86 average. On November 15, in the second divisional game against the Kansas City Chiefs, he had a season-high 11 punts for a season-high 531 net yards for a 48.27 average. Overall, on the season, he had 96 punts for 4,909 net yards for a 51.14 average. His 4,909 yards in the 2009 season marked the Raider record for most punting yards in a season.
Shane Lechler