Analyzing the Tennessee Titans' 6 options at punt returner

Mason Kinsey, WR

It's hard to believe Mason Kinsey is entering his fifth season (2020, 2021-24). with the Tennessee Titans. A practice squad mainstay, many believed Kinsey would be released when Jon Robinson and Mike Vrabel were no longer in charge. That hasn't been the case, with Brian Callahan and Ran Carthon seemingly sharing their predecessors appreciation for his reliability and versatility.

Kinsey earned a call-up to the active roster last season as a part-time punt returner. He returned 11 punts for 100 yards and a team-high 9.1 yards per opportunity. Kinsey had the team's longest punt return at 21 yards.

Sam Schnee, WR

Sam Schnee is an intriguing addition to the punt return unit after the aforementioned five players handled duties at the first special teams practice. A rookie undrafted free agent out of Northern Iowa, Schnee didn't get much special teams experience in college. He returned three punts this past season for nine yards, and returned four kicks for 79 additional yards.

Schnee was a prolific receiver in 2023, totaling 57 receptions for 1,039 yards and six touchdowns. He played a little running back in 2019, rushing 33 times for 128 yards and one touchdown. Schnee was a dangerous playmaker, and the Titans are auditioning him in a fairly unfamiliar role.