After spending 15 seasons in the NFL, three-time Pro Bowl punter Brett Kern is ready to explore the next chapter of his life.
On Thursday morning, Kern officially announced his retirement from the NFL.
Kern released a heartfelt statement regarding his NFL career and his decision to finally hang up his cleats.
“It’s been hard,” Kern said. “It’s also brought back a lot of memories, too. You want to be able to thank a ton of people who helped you over the years, and all the memories from games, from teammates and coaches, conversations in the locker rooms, and road trips.
“To try and get 15 years into 3-4 pages on Microsoft Word, it’s been pretty challenging. It’s been emotional, too, just thinking back at certain memories. It’s also emotional just because there’s such a sense of gratitude to a lot of people who have helped me get this far. And, just knowing it’s closing a chapter on a really important part of my life and starting a new one.”
Former All-Pro punter Brett Kern, who played 13 seasons for the #Titans, has announced his retirement. https://t.co/cX1VGqxxX8
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) June 1, 2023
Kern spent the majority of his career with the Titans. However, he did have brief stints with the Broncos and Eagles.
In 223 games, Kern averaged 45.9 yards per punt. He led the league in that category during the 2017 season.