… So, we’ll just see how it affects his ability to not only catch the snaps [on punts] but to hold for (kicks).”. “We’ll know more about Brett … after we’ve done everything with the tests,” Vrabel said. Hill, who had a career year with the Falcons in 2020 with 664 total yards (465 rushing) and one score, will provide some competition for the backup running back job behind Derrick Henry. Titans activated P Brett Kern from reserve/COVID-19 list. Brett Kern’s hand injury is serious enough that the Tennessee Titans will bring in former New York Jets punter Lachlan Edwards for a tryout on Tuesday. In 2008, Kern won the starting punter job for the Broncos, winning the job over competitor Sam Paulescu. “He’s excellent at his job.”. Quarterback Ryan Tannehill is listed as the backup holder on the Titans’ depth chart, but it’s conceivable that McCann or backup quarterback Logan Woodside could get the nod there if the Titans don’t want their starting quarterback to do it. The contest at Cincinnati was his 177th for Tennessee, which tied him with another punter, Craig Hentrich, for fourth for the most games played for the franchise. On the opponent’s side, the Bears continue to deal with a mini-COVID outbreak… Kern injured … A three-time Pro Bowler, Kern has missed the team's last three games because of a wrist injury he suffered on November 1 at Cincinnati. ESPN analyst Mike Clay recently broke down the schedules of each team based on current rosters and determined that the... Start every day with our most popular content waiting in your inbox. "Well, I think what he was trying to say is he plays a different game — above checkers, above chess — jedi is somewhere like way up here. The injury occurred in the fourth quarter of Sunday’s loss when long snapper Beau Brinkley botched a snap on an extra point attempt that forced Kern to try and throw a pass to salvage the play, leading to him taking a hit. The Tennessee Titans announced four roster moves on Thursday, one of which includes the signing of former Atlanta Falcons running back, Brian Hill, whose agent revealed the move on Wednesday. The Titans made 12 roster moves Saturday. The closest thing the Titans have to a replacement at present is undrafted rookie Tucker McCann, primarily a placekicker who doubled as a punter during his senior season at Missouri. The 34-year-old reclaims punting duties from Trevor Daniel, who was waived earlier in the week. Ever since ESPN's Louis Riddick dubbed new Tennessee Titans cornerback Elijah Molden "an absolute jedi in the slot" those who follow the team can't get enough of this comparison. With the low snap, Kern was forced to pick up the ball and roll out in an emergency pass situation. The Titans have already ruled out punter Brett Kern with a wrist injury he sustained holding for a botched extra point last week. On … Kern is a three-time Pro Bowler (2017-19) who was a first-team All-Pro last season. November 6, 2020. NASHVILLE – The Titans activated punter Brett Kern from Injured Reserve on Saturday, clearing the way for his return on Sunday vs the Colts. The Titans also placed… The Tennessee Titans have activated three-time Pro Bowl punter Brett Kern and cornerback Tye Smith from injured reserve, and linebacker David Long also is back from the reserve/COVID-19 list. . “He’s such a valuable member of our team,” Vrabel said. Titans' Brett Kern: Returns from injured reserve Kern (wrist) was activated from injured reserve Saturday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports. With Tennessee Titans punter Brett Kern dealing with an injury, the team is reportedly going to take a look at another punter. NASHVILLE – Newton’s Third Law of Motion states that every action has an equal and opposite reaction. @brettkern6 will miss time with the injury he suffered against the #Bengals. Tennessee Titans punter Brett Kern suffered what appeared to be a wrist injury during the team’s Week 8 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. The Titans announced a series of roster moves on Tuesday, including the opening of the practice window for three players they hope to get back from injured reserve. He has averaged 48.3 yards per kick is fourth in the league and on pace to be the second highest of his career. As if Sunday’s loss wasn’t already bad enough, the Tennessee Titans lost their Pro Bowl Punter, Brett Kern, in the process. The Bengals intercepted the pass and Kern absorbed a hit that prompted trainers to look at him when he got to the sideline. 178. The Titans worked out a number of punters and will find a new holder for the time being. McCann spent the offseason with Tennessee and has been on the practice squad since the start of the regular season. This is obviously a huge blow for the Titans, as Kern is arguably the best punter in the NFL and has the ability to flip field position with his kicks. Justin Melo. The Tennessee Titans signed punter Ryan Allen and placed three-time Pro Bowl punter Brett Kern on injured reserve among a flurry of moves Saturday. Kern has been the Titans’ punter and holder since Week 8 of the 2009 season and has not missed a game since. Among the moves: The Titans signed veteran punter Ryan Allen on Saturday while placing punter Brett Kern on Injured Reserve. Kern, the Titans’ All-Pro punter, suffered a hand injury in Sunday’s 31-20 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans will be without their three-time Pro Bowl punter Brett Kern and wide receiver Adam Humphries on Sunday against the Chicago Bears. Darrynton Evans and Jeremy McNichols will also be vying for snaps. January 2, 2021: Activated P Brett Kern from the COVID-19/Reserve list. The Titans made the move after starting punter Brett Kern suffered a wrist injury during the team’s loss to the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 8. Not so with Beau Brinkley’s botched snap on a PAT Sunday. NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans will be without their three-time Pro Bowl punter Brett Kern and wide receiver Adam Humphries on Sunday against the Chicago Bears. Yes, 12. According to Titans beat writer Paul Kuharsky, Kern “will miss time” due to his injury. For the moment, rookie kicker Tucker McCann is in line to fill in for Kern. The … Kern has only missed two games since joining Tennessee in 2009, and he has played 175 games for the Titans. Edwards is en route to Nashville for that tryout, per a league source. The Titans declared Kern out Friday after he hurt his right wrist late in last week’s 31-20 loss in Cincinnati. I wouldn’t expect either Humphries or Kern to practice this week. After the play, Kern could be seen grabbing his wrist on the sideline, although his exact injury has yet to be confirmed. He won a five-player tryout to replace three-time Pro Bowl punter Brett Kern, who went on injured reserve with a wrist injury. Based on the timeline, Kern was a close contact and not someone who tested positive. Titans vs Bears Friday Injury Report: Brett Kern and Adam Humphries ruled OUT. Designated OLB Tuzar Skipper from injured reserve. McCann, who is currently on the practice squad, was both a punter and kicker for Missouri during his final season there. Yes, 12. The Titans will be without wide receiver Adam Humphries (concussion) and punter Brett Kern (wrist) for Sunday's game against the Bears (noon, … The Titans had a flurry of roster moves Tuesday. No Comments. Brett Kern, P, Tennessee Titans, stats and updates at CBSSports.com. Kern has been sidelined the past three weeks due to the wrist injury, but he's ready to go for Week 12. Titans designate Brett Kern, Kristian Fulton to return from injured reserve. Wide receiver Adam Humphries is out as well as he remains in a concussion protocol following a vicious hit he took while trying to dive and catch a pass. While the official 2021 NFL schedule won't be released until May 12, we do know the list of opponents the Tennessee Titans will face during what will be the first campaign in which 17 games are played. Among the other three moves were the signings of linebacker Justin March and defensive back Greg Mabin, and the waiving of defensive back Kareem Orr. It is now unclear when he will play No. The Titans made 12 roster moves Saturday. He'll be ready to show off that big leg in Week 17 and the Titans' … You'll now receive the top Titans Wire stories each day directly in your inbox. November 3, 2020 7:57 am. NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans signed punter Ryan Allen and placed three-time Pro Bowl punter Brett Kern on injured reserve among a flurry of moves Saturday.. Brett Kern — Paul Kuharsky (@PaulKuharskyNFL) November 2, 2020. Molden's former head coach at Washington, Jimmy Lake, sat down with NFL Network to try and explain what the "Monday Night Football" commentator meant by the description. But what exactly did Riddick mean when he said it? Punter Brett Kern could miss time because of an injury sustained on the play, which occurred after the Tennessee Titans’ final touchdown in their 31-20 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. Sign up for the Titans Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. The Titans' away opponents: New England Patriots, New York Jets, Los Angeles Rams, Seattle Seahawks, Pittsburgh Steelers, Colts, Jaguars, Texans. It has been seven weeks, so it makes you wonder how severe the injury is. Two guys who aren’t on the injury report but are still notable: Stephen Gostkowski and Brett Kern. The transactions included signing veteran punter Ryan Allen to replace Brett Kern, whom they placed on injured reserve. A handful of key Titans returned to practice on Friday, while several other key players remain questionable or have been ruled out altogether. Stay up to date with breaking news, statistical analysis and commentary on the Tennessee Titans. Kern has been sidelined the past three weeks due to the wrist injury, but he's ready to go for Week 12. The transactions included signing veteran punter Ryan Allen to replace Brett Kern, whom they placed on injured reserve. Please check your email for a confirmation. He averaged 43.2 yards on 68 punts and placed 25 inside the 20 with just two touchbacks. This season, he has punted 20 times and has had 11 end up inside the 20. It was on this play Kern injured his wrist, causing him to miss the next few games eventually leading to Federal Express. Both specialists are on the Reserve/COVID-19 … The Titans will also need a replacement at holder if Kern is out. Tucker McCann from practice squad is primarily a kicker but also punts and would seem the likely alternative. https://www.si.com/nfl/titans/news/tennessee-titans-nfl-brett-kern-injury-status Tennessee Titans punter Brett Kern suffered what appeared to be a wrist injury during the team’s Week 8 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans signed punter Ryan Allen and placed three-time Pro Bowl punter Brett Kern on injured reserve among a flurry of moves Saturday. Kern (wrist) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans ' official site reports. Kern, who doubles as Tennessee’s holder, tried to make the best of the situation when he rolled to his left and threw to defensive lineman Jack Crawford. Brett Kern injured his wrist on a botched extra point attempt against Cincinnati. Needless to say, the Titans need him back as soon as possible. NASHVILLE – After a second straight day during which Brett Kern was unable to practice, it is time to wonder who will punt for the Tennessee Titans … That was a bad action that only made things worse. news Titans Punter Brett Kern's Stock … The Titans also placed cornerback Tye Smith on injured reserve with Tucker McCann put on the practice squad-injured reserve Saturday before Tennessee (5-2) plays Chicago (5-3) on Sunday. His net average of 41.4 yards is tied for 12th. He will likely miss some time. Tennessee also signed long snapper Matt Overton to the active roster from the practice squad as he prepares to play his fourth straight game. Tennessee placed linebacker Jayon Brown and … NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans signed punter Ryan Allen and placed three-time Pro Bowl punter Brett Kern on injured reserve among a flurry of moves Saturday. Kern injured … PaulKuharsky.com reported that Kern will miss time. Coach Mike Vrabel says the Pro Bowl, All-Pro punter will be evaluated throughout the week. BRETT KERN. https://titanswire.usatoday.com/2020/11/02/tennessee-titans-brett-kern-miss-time-injury-report/, What we learned from Titans' Week 8 loss to Bengals, AFC South standings: Colts pull even with Titans after Week 8, Tennessee Titans' winners and losers from Week 8 loss, Projecting Titans' offensive depth chart after 2021 NFL draft, Who Titans' AFC South rivals picked in 2021 NFL draft, How experts viewed Titans' Elijah Molden in pre-draft scouting reports, 3 Titans picks listed as biggest steals of 2021 NFL draft, Former Falcons RB Brian Hill signing with Titans, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. 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