That includes Johnny Hekker. A punter is a key position, because a bad one can really negatively impact the game. Being able to potentially flip the field is so important, and having consistent ...

Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker J.J. Russell returns Carolina Panthers punter Johnny Hekker's blocked punt 23 yards for a defensive touchdown in Week 17 of the 2024 NFL season. Watch: George W.

Long-snapper JJ Jansen, holder/punter Johnny Hekker, and kicker Eddy Pineiro are all entering free agency, potentially leaving the Panthers without every single key member of their field goal unit.

Johnny Hekker had his punt blocked, and linebacker J.J. Russell scooped the ball up and took it back for six. “Quack, quack — and Hekker has it blocked!” Ian Eagle said on the broadcast.