Monthly Archives: February 2017

Off Season Look at NFL Long Snapping Situations

Posted on February 26, 2017 by longsnap

It has already been an active off season for snappers in the NFL.  To date, an unprecedented 10 snappers have signed contracts for next season.  Further, a few veteran snappers have signed contract extensions, including Greg Warren (Steelers), Charley Hughlett … Continue reading →

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Eagles Top Gosselin Special Teams Rankings

Posted on February 24, 2017 by longsnap

Rick Gosselin of The Dallas Morning News recently published his annual rankings of NFL special teams units.  The rankings, based on 22 different kicking game categories, assigns points for each category, with the best team finishing with the lowest amount of … Continue reading →

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Dolphins Sign Winston Chapman

Posted on February 21, 2017 by longsnap

A tenth snapper has been signed to a future contract for next season.  Winston Chapman, who snapped at Mississippi State, has signed his first NFL contract with the Miami Dolphins.  Veteran snapper John Denney will become a free agent next … Continue reading →

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Hughlett Signs Extension with Browns; Steelers Add Canaday

Posted on February 21, 2017 by longsnap

Last week, the Browns signed snapper Charley Hughlett to a new six-year contract extension through  the 2022 season.  Hughlett has been the snapper in Cleveland for the past two seasons. The Steelers, who recently signed veteran Greg Warren to a … Continue reading →

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Northnagel Joins Holba to Snap at NFL Scouting Combine

Posted on February 15, 2017 by longsnap

For the first time in almost a decade, the NFL Scouting Combine will feature two long snappers.  It was announced a few weeks ago that Colin Holba of Louisville would snap at the Combine.  It was assumed that Holba would … Continue reading →

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Dellenbach Signs with the Bucs

Posted on February 8, 2017 by longsnap

Another snapper has benefited from a strong workout at the Husted Kicking combine and turned it into a contract.  Dax Dellenbach has signed with the Bucs after a long snapper workout yesterday that included Kameron Canaday and client Derek Hart. … Continue reading →

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Holba Invited to Combine

Posted on February 4, 2017 by longsnap

Colin Holba of Louisville has been honored with the two post-season invitations every college prospect covets.  Holba, who has already snapped in the Senior Bowl, will next perform at the NFL Scouting Combine in early March. It is believed that … Continue reading →

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Latest Snapping and Coaching Moves

Posted on February 2, 2017 by longsnap

There were a few developments this past week involving snappers and special teams coaches.  The Steelers have re-signed veteran Greg Warren for another season, while the Jets added Josh Latham, who previously snapped at Sacramento State.  Latham is the second … Continue reading →

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