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 seasonMARCH 24 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
JOHNNY HEKKER
45.7 AVG •
73 PUNTS •
24 IN20
45.7 AVG
73 PUNTS
24 IN20
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 • 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 • 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 • 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 quarterbackJANUARY 6 • 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
Panthers try fake punt, trusting Johnny Hekker's arm The veteran punter just missed a big play on an early pass, and appears to have just missed on a late headbutt/slight contact with a Dolphin...
OCTOBER 15, 2023 • PANTHERS.COM
Panthers punter Johnny Hekker talks about the "head butt" Hekker was called for a penalty when he touched helmets with a Dolphin, but says he was baited and that there was no ill intent.
OCTOBER 15, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Punter Johnny Hekker Headbutts Cameron Goode, Who Flops and Draws an Unsportsmanlike Penalty The Carolina Panthers jumped out to a 14-0 lead over the Miami Dolphins only to surrender 35 straight points in Week 6. The Dolphins were ra...
OCTOBER 15, 2023 • THEBIGLEAD.COM
Panthers P Johnny Hekker: 'Players aren't guessing' with new coaching staff Johnny Hekker on Panthers’ new coaching staff: Players aren’t guessing, ‘Does this coach really know what he’s talkin’ about and does he rea...
JUNE 22, 2023 • USATODAY.COM
Panthers extend efforts in Germany with Johnny Hekker's live draft pick announcement The Panthers continued to promote their brand in Germany with punter Johnny Hekker's live draft pick announcement of Carolina's fourth-round...
MAY 6, 2023 • PANTHERS.COM
Best of Johnny Hekker with the Panthers in 2022 In his first season with Carolina in 2022, Johnny Hekker set franchise records in net punting average (44.12) and punts inside the 20 (39),...
MARCH 15, 2023 • PANTHERS.COM
Restructures contract The Panthers announced Wednesday that they've restructured Hekker's contract to save $792,000 in cap space, Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer reports.
Impact Hekker signed a three-year, $7.6 million deal with the Panthers last offseason and didn't disappoint during the 2022 campaign. He averaged 48.5 yards per punt and recorded 39 punts inside the 20-yard line.
MARCH 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Panthers restructure Johnny Hekker's contract The veteran punter continued to perform at a high level last season, and the accounting move provides a bit more cap space heading into the...
MARCH 15, 2023 • PANTHERS.COM
Johnny Hekker, JJ Jansen named to NFLPA Players' All-Pro team The Panthers' veteran specialists earned second-team recognition from their peers in the NFLPA's first Players' All-Pro team.
FEBRUARY 2, 2023 • PANTHERS.COM
Panthers' Johnny Hekker, JJ Jansen make top 3 of Players' All-Pro Team Panthers P Johnny Hekker and LS JJ Jansen both finished second at their respective positions for the Players’ All-Pro Team voting.
FEBRUARY 2, 2023 • USATODAY.COM
Brian Burns, Johnny Hekker named to All-NFC team by PFWA Two Panthers received postseason honors Monday, as Burns and Hekker were named to the 2022 All-NFC team voted on by the Professional Footbal...
JANUARY 23, 2023 • PANTHERS.COM
Will Tom Brady make 16th Pro Bowl? Also, Falcons to start Desmond Ridder: NFC South notes
The NFC South may be lacking in Pro Bowlers this year, but does the GOAT have a shot? Also, Falcons rookie QB Desmond Ridder gets his shot.DECEMBER 8, 2022
Johnny Hekker leading Pro Bowl vote through two rounds Brian Burns is fourth among NFL defensive ends.
DECEMBER 7, 2022 • PANTHERS.COM
Sam Franklin - More Than Just a Special Teams Ace Punter Johnny Hekker compares Franklin to one of the best special teamers in the NFL.
DECEMBER 1, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Kupp among 32 players nominated for sporstmanship award
Super Bowl MVP Cooper Kupp is among the 32 players nominated for the eighth annual Art Rooney Sportsmanship AwardNOVEMBER 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
