Titans’ punter has emergency surgery to remove appendix

Hentrich became ill and had his appendix removed late Wednesday afternoon. Fisher said Hentrich will remain in the hospital for another day or two as doctors monitor the punter to ensure that no infections develop as a result of the rupture.

The punter missed the Titans’ final minicamp session Thursday, and Fisher said he will be cleared to resume workouts on the field within three weeks. Hentrich had surgery earlier this offseason to repair discs in his neck.

“We’re lucky Craig’s just about got everything out of his system now, and I guess better yesterday than the night before a game like we had with Shad during the season,” Fisher said.

Tight end Shad Meier needed an emergency appendectomy hours before a home loss to the Houston Texans last October.

An 11-year veteran, Hentrich is a two-time Pro Bowler who finished fourth in the NFL last season with a 38-yard net punting average.