The Titans have signed four-time Pro Bowler Stephen Gostkowski, per a club announcement. To make room, they’ve waived incumbent kicker Greg Joseph.
Gostkowski, the Patriots’ all-time leading scorer, lost his 2019 season to a labrum tear. Now, the 36-year-old is healthy, and ready to begin the next chapter of his career.
The Titans have been concerned about their kicking situation for some time. Last year, the Titans effectively went to the conference championship game in spite of their kickers. Four kickers combined to go just 8-of-18 on field goal tries – Joseph attempted just one FG, and made it, in the playoffs. Before this week’s shuffle, the Titans’ only other in-house option was UDFA Tucker McCann.
McCann may still get a chance to compete with Gostkowski, but it stands to reason that the veteran will be the team’s one and only kicker when the season starts. With 28 playoff games and 39 postseason field goals under his belt, Gostkowski fits the bill for the Titans, who are looking to take another leap forward in 2020.
How come you guys haven’t reported on Fournette officially signing ?
Hope you guys enjoy missed extra points,
I think his track record justifies giving him another chance. The Titans really don’t have a big name player besides Henry but sometimes not being on the public’s radar screen is an advantage.
Johnathan Joseph, Taylor Lewan, Ryan Tannehill, and Malcolm Butler are all big names for various reasons..
Plus, the Titans do have a handful or so of current and former notable first round players, that most fans would instantly recognize their names..
Although, in the grand scheme you’re pretty spot on, they dont really have very many big name, and big time talent guys on their roster…..
who is johnathan joseph?
Wow TB couldn’t get him a job in TB