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.
Veteran punter Johnny Hekker has agreed to a free agency deal with the Tennessee Titans.
Veteran punter Johnny Hekker has agreed to a free agency deal with the Tennessee Titans. / Eric Canha-Imagn Images
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The Tennessee Titans have agreed to a free agent deal with former All-Pro punter Johnny Hekker, according to a report from ESPN's Adam Schefter.

The 35-year-old Hekker's one-year deal, which will be fully guaranteed with the Titans, reunites him with special teams coordinator John Fassel, his former special teams coach with the Los Angeles Rams.

The 13-year-veteran has 963 career punts, and has averaged 46.8 yards per punt in his career. Hekker was named All-Pro for six straight seasons from 2013 to '18.


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