Punter Brett Kern released at opportune time for Bills -

In a tweet from Adam Schefter on Monday, we have learned that the Titans are releasing longtime punter Brett Kern, who has punted for them since 2009.

Titans informed longtime Brett Kern that they are releasing him, per source. Kern has punted for the Titans since 2009; Ryan Stonehouse from Colorado State looks as if he has won the job.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 29, 2022

You may know him from the 2018 Divisional Round in which he placed a punt at the one yard line of the Patriots with just seconds left, ultimately sealing the victory for the Titans.

This move makes a lot of sense for the Bills to want to go and grab Kern for this season. He is 36 years old and has been consistent with the Titans for 12 consecutive years. He’s earned three Pro Bowls and two All-Pros. He’s definitely a player the Bills could utilize, and he is a fine holder as well.

The news of Kern’s availability comes at the perfect time for the Bills after releasing Matt Araiza. They are now scrambling to find a new punter with just nine days until the season starts.

"Brett Kern will be punting somewhere in a couple days" ~@PaulKuharskyNFL

He has been AUTOMATIC #PMSLive pic.twitter.com/Do9wEhUh9A
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) August 29, 2022

What makes the fit even better is that he’s a Buffalo native. He attended high school at Grand Island, NY, right outside of Buffalo.

Kern checks all the boxes for the Bills and fits right in with the culture and makeup of the team. He is more than qualified for the Bills punter position and if I was Brandon Beane I would be on the phone with him right now.

As a matter of fact, he’s already reached out:

As you would expect (but who can assume?), the Bills already have been in touch with free agent Pro Bowl punter and Grand Island native Brett Kern’s camp.
— Tim Graham (@ByTimGraham) August 29, 2022