Monthly Archives: April 2018

One Snapper Drafted; Three Sign Free Agent Contracts

Posted on April 29, 2018 by longsnap

A snapper was drafted for the fourth consecutive season as the Packers drafted Mississippi State’s Hunter Bradley in Round Seven.  Three other rookie snappers, Tanner Carew  (Oregon-Seahawks), Trent Sieg (Colorado State-Ravens) and Lucas Gravelle (TCU-Dolphins), signed free agent contracts immediately … Continue reading →

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Additional Long Snapper Transactions

Posted on April 22, 2018 by longsnap

With the NFL Draft commencing Thursday, one team added some snapping depth, as the Cowboys signed Scott Daly from last year’s Draft class.  In addition, the lone remaining exclusive rights free agent, Tyler Ott, signed his new contract with the … Continue reading →

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NFL Teams Still Need Dedicated Long Snappers

Posted on April 21, 2018 by longsnap

NFL teams still need dedicated long snappers.  Alex Kirshner of SB Nation recently wrote an excellent analysis of how NFL teams still need a specialist that does nothing other than snap despite the trend toward versatility in other positions. In … Continue reading →

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Latest Long Snapper Transactions

Posted on April 10, 2018 by longsnap

With the NFL Draft a few weeks away, the snapper signings have slowed.  Two exclusive rights free agents, client Casey Kreiter (Broncos) and Luke Rhodes (Colts), have each signed their one-year contracts.  Client Patrick Scales, who was not tendered by … Continue reading →

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