There is some sad news in the NFL world on Sunday morning as we prepare for Week 3. Rob Bironas, the former Tennessee Titans kicker, died late Saturday night in a single-car accident in Nashville.
Bironas was just 36 years old.
After his SUV veered off the road and into trees, according to photos released by News Channel 5 in Nashville, Bironas was taken to the Vanderbilt Medical Center where he was pronounced dead.
Bironas’ family sent out a message from his official Twitter account to confirm the passing.
Bironas last played for the Titans in 2013, before being released this offseason on March 19.
The longtime Titans kicker finished his career with an 85.7 career field goal percentage and a long of 60 yards. Bironas debuted for the Titans in 2005, after time on the offseason rosters of the Green Bay Packers, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Pittsburgh Steelers and a brief stint in the Arena League.
Our thoughts and prayers our with all of Bironas’ family and friends as they deal with this unexpected tragedy.