Former Tennessee Titans punter and franchise great Brett Kern made his retirement official on Thursday afternoon, with the team holding a press conference to celebrate one of the more beloved figures in team history.
Kern spent 13 of his 15 seasons in the NFL with the Titans, and during that time he was one of the very best at his position, notching three Pro Bowls and one first-team All-Pro nod.
Kern, who was acquired off waivers from the Denver Broncos in 2009, was always a bright spot for the franchise, especially during some of its darker years.
As a result, there is no fan base on this planet that appreciates such an overlooked position.
The Grand Island, New York native will go down as one of the greats in Titans history and should have his own spot in the team’s Ring of Honor down the road.
Keep scrolling for the photos and videos from Kern’s press conference.
Retirement presser for long-time @Titans punter Brett Kern coming up at the top of the hour. pic.twitter.com/6CxPmaDdD6
— Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports) June 1, 2023
Brett Kern slideshow moments. #Titans pic.twitter.com/X28LM8sfko
— Paul Kuharsky (@PaulKuharskyNFL) June 1, 2023
Brett Kern just before his retirement presser is about to start pic.twitter.com/I4bLqcEsya
— Terry McCormick (@terrymc13) June 1, 2023
.@ryansuccop, Brett Kern, Beau Brinkley and @morgancox46 at Kern’s retirement presser. @Titans pic.twitter.com/YbZ5sGVMlp
— Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports) June 1, 2023
#Titans punters from the old to the new. Brett Kern and Ryan Stonehouse. pic.twitter.com/Xg8DVET6ay
— TURRON DAVENPORT (@TDavenport_NFL) June 1, 2023
Former #Titans punter Brett Kern and family at his retirement press conference. pic.twitter.com/imi5YVSWub
— TURRON DAVENPORT (@TDavenport_NFL) June 1, 2023
#Titans punter Brett Kern kicks off his retirement speech. Jokes that he's timed it and if he goes over time, Mike Vrabel can't fine him now. pic.twitter.com/1vlO6OSec5
— TURRON DAVENPORT (@TDavenport_NFL) June 1, 2023
Brett Kern says Mike Vrabel thought every one of his punts should go out of bounds at the 5.
His thanks of #Titans brass. pic.twitter.com/6h5Dy7ZgzI
— Paul Kuharsky (@PaulKuharskyNFL) June 1, 2023
Punter love 💙 pic.twitter.com/HE3SB9VyGu
— Tennessee Titans (@Titans) June 1, 2023
Shoutout to Titans fans ⚔️ pic.twitter.com/xSpJ4f0bI7
— Tennessee Titans (@Titans) June 1, 2023
Brett Kern on the idea there were times he was the best player on the #Titans. pic.twitter.com/uM3LCpU1TA
— Paul Kuharsky (@PaulKuharskyNFL) June 1, 2023
"I just did my best" -Mr. Consistent pic.twitter.com/Xc7JJnqkwZ
— Tennessee Titans (@Titans) June 1, 2023
Former #Titans punter Brett Kern on the sense of accomplishment he feels from having experienced tough times w/the franchise to winning division titles. pic.twitter.com/PlANkVruAc
— TURRON DAVENPORT (@TDavenport_NFL) June 1, 2023
Brett Kern said he knew after finishing last year in Philadelphia and being away from his wife and kids was the first inkling that he knew he was close to retirement.
— Terry McCormick (@terrymc13) June 1, 2023
Brett Kern gets emotional when talking about his wife, Tiffany, at his retirement press conference. @Titans @ToledoFB pic.twitter.com/CkW0zXV7Mv
— Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports) June 1, 2023
So, what’s next, Brett Kern?@Titans pic.twitter.com/CrMsXznt4q
— Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports) June 1, 2023
