JOHNNY HEKKER
46.8  AVG  •
78  PUNTS  •
22  IN20 
46.8 AVG
78 PUNTS
22 IN20
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Vikings add 4-time All-Pro to address issue fans quietly worried about In need of a new punter after Ryan Wright left to sign with the New Orleans Saints, the Minnesota Vikings signed Johnny Hekker on Tuesday.
MARCH 18 • THEVIKINGAGE.COM
Moving to Minnesota Hekker and the Vikings agreed to terms on a contract Tuesday, Lindsey Young of the team's official site reports.
Impact Hekker is a four-time Pro Bowler, though he most recently earned that honor in 2017. The Oregon State product punted for Tennessee last season and averaged 46.8 yards per kick, which ranked 20th in the league among players with at least 25 punts. With Minnesota, he'll replace Ryan Wright, who signed with the Saints earlier in March.
MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Vikings agree to terms with veteran punter Johnny Hekker, a 4-time All-Pro

The Minnesota Vikings have agreed to terms on a contract with four-time All-Pro punter Johnny Hekker
MARCH 18 • Associated Press
Vikings Sign New Punter, Former All-Pro Known for 'Banana Punt' Johnny Hekker is one of the best punters in the game despite being 36 years old and entering his 15th NFL season.
MARCH 18 • SI.COM
Johnny Hekker My Cause My Cleats for Special Olympics | SeatGeek Sound Athletes from Special Olympics meet Johnny Hekker as the Titans punter reveals his My Cause My Cleats supporting Special Olympics, along wit...
NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • TENNESSEETITANS.COM
Rookies Making Plays & 2025 Tennessee Titans Mr. Football Finalists | Titans Football Recap the Tennessee Titans' Week 12 game against the Seattle Seahawks. Plus, Titans punter Johnny Hekker's My Cause My Cleats, and the revea...
NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • TENNESSEETITANS.COM

Tennessee Titans tied for NFL's worst record at 1-8 at midpoint of season

The Tennessee Titans have reached the midpoint of a miserable, not good and just plain ugly season with a chance to rest
NOVEMBER 3, 2025 • Associated Press

Jonathan Taylor scores 3 TDs as Colts pound Titans 38-14 and move to NFL-best 7-1

Jonathan Taylor rushed for two touchdowns and had a TD catch, and Daniel Jones threw for two more scores as the Indianapolis Colts routed the Tennessee Titans 38-14
OCTOBER 26, 2025 • Associated Press
Good to go Week 7 Hekker (illness) is active for Sunday's game against the Patriots, Paul Kuharsky of PaulKuharsky.com reports.
Impact Hekker was under the weather over the weekend, but he has been cleared to play Week 7. He is averaging 48.3 yards per punt on 29 attempts this season, nine of which have landed inside the 20-yard line.
OCTOBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Under the weather Hekker is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Patriots due to an illness, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Impact The illness is a new issue for Hekker, who is in jeopardy of missing Sunday's game. The Titans don't have a punter on the practice squad, which means Joey Slye and Brandon Allen may have to handle punting and holding duties, respectively, if Hekker is not cleared to play.
OCTOBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Under the weather Hekker is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Patriots due to an illness, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Impact The illness is a new issue for Hekker, who is in jeopardy of missing Sunday's game. The Titans don't have a punter on the practice squad, which means Joey Slye and Brandon Allen may have to handle punting and holding duties, respectively, if Hekker is not cleared to play.
OCTOBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Tennessee Titans' punter Johnny Hekker questionable with illness vs New England Patriots Tennessee Titans punter Johnny Hekker may not be available vs New England Patriots with an illness.
OCTOBER 18, 2025 • TENNESSEAN.COM
Kickin' It with Coach Mac and the Specialists | Film Review Coach Mac hangs out with Titans specialists Joey Slye, Johnny Hekker, and Morgan Cox for the day. See everything within the specialists room...
OCTOBER 11, 2025 • TENNESSEETITANS.COM
Ward, Dike, Hekker, and Slye Breakout Moments vs Broncos | Cally's Official Review Coach Callahan breaks down the Titans vs Broncos season opener and spotlights standout performances from Cam Ward, Chimere Dike, Johnny Hekk...
SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 • TENNESSEETITANS.COM
The OTP | Offseason Conversations Amie Wells is joined by linebacker Cody Barton, punter Johnny Hekker and rookie linebacker Oluwafemi Oladejo to discuss joining the Titans a...
JUNE 25, 2025 • TENNESSEETITANS.COM

Titans sign Joey Slye as new kicker, replacing Nick Folk after 2 seasons

The Tennessee Titans have signed six-year veteran Joey Slye as their new kicker instead of bringing back 40-year-old Nick Folk for a third season
MARCH 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Titans bolster linebacking group with Cody Barton, boost offensive line in free agency

The Tennessee Titans took a step toward fixing the interior of their defensive front by signing linebacker Cody Barton to a three-year contract among a handful of signings announce...
MARCH 13, 2025 • Associated Press
Former All-Pro Punter Johnny Hekker's Contract Details in Free Agent Deal With Titans The veteran punter earned a fully guaranteed contract with the Titans on Tuesday.
MARCH 11, 2025 • SI.COM
Heading to Tennessee The Titans are slated to sign Hekker to a one-year contract, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Impact Hekker will be reunited with Titans' special teams coordinator John Fassel, with the duo playing together with the Rams back in 2012. Hekker spent the last three seasons in Carolina, and he finished the 2024 regular season averaging 45.7 yards per punt with 32.9 percent of his punts landing within the 20-yard line.
MARCH 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

With Bryce Young settled at QB, Panthers can focus on rebuilding NFL's worst defense

The Carolina Panthers aren’t heading to the postseason, but they believe they’ve finally found a franchise quarterback
JANUARY 6, 2025 • Associated Press
Must-See: Johnny Hekker drops perfect punt at 1-yard line Carolina Panthers punter Johnny Hekker booms a 64-yard punt to pin the Los Angeles Chargers down at the 1-yard line.
SEPTEMBER 15, 2024 • PANTHERS.COM
Good to go Hekker (back) is active for Sunday's game against the Chargers, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
Impact After not practicing Wednesday due to a back injury, Hekker was limited Thursday and a full participant Friday, so his active status isn't surprising. During Carolina's Week 1 blowout loss to the Saints, Hekker punted five times for 191 yards, including a long of 53.
SEPTEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Must-See: Johnny Hekker's 47-yard punt pins Bears at own 1-yard line Carolina Panthers punter Johnny Hekker's 47-yard punt pins the Chicago Bears at their own 1-yard line.
NOVEMBER 10, 2023 • PANTHERS.COM
Johnny Hekker's 47-yard punt pins Bears at own 1-yard line Carolina Panthers punter Johnny Hekker's 47-yard punt pins the Chicago Bears at their own 1-yard line.
NOVEMBER 10, 2023 • NFL.COM
Watch: Carolina Panthers punter, former Oregon State Beaver star Johnny Hekker headbutts player during heated moment Hekker and Miami Dolphins' linebacker Cameron Goode exchanged shoves before Hekker headbutted Goode.
OCTOBER 16, 2023 • OREGONLIVE.COM
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