After an incredible 13-year run as the Tennessee Titans’ punter, Brett Kern will be playing somewhere else in 2022.
According to multiple reports, Kern is being released from the team, which means rookie punter Ryan Stonehouse has won the job.
Kern was expected to prevail in the competition at the outset, but that changed after Stonehouse put together a strong camp and preseason that culminated with his best showing in preseason Week 3.
Kern, who was the longest-tenured Titan before being let go, is now free to sign with any team, and chances are that team will be the Buffalo Bills, as they are in desperate need of a punter.
As you’d expect, the release of Kern created a bittersweet moment.
On one hand, the Titans appear to have a good new punter who could be the answer for the next decade-plus. On the other hand, Kern was arguably the most beloved player on the team and it’s sad to see him go.
Here’s a look at how Titans Twitter reacted.
— No Context Tennessee Titans (@NoContextTitans) August 29, 2022
