Monthly Archives: August 2021

“Final” 53 Man Rosters Set and Snapping Battles Resolved

Posted on August 31, 2021 by longsnap

Today is the final cutdown day in the NFL and all rosters must be at 53 players. Practice squads can be formed tomorrow afternoon with up to 16 players. Thus, rosters and the snapping role for each team is set, … Continue reading →

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Long Snapping Update at the 80 Man Roster Deadline

Posted on August 24, 2021 by longsnap

One NFL preseason game remains and one roster cut to get to 53 next week. Before that, each team had to get to 80 players by 4PM Eastern time today. Today’s deadline impacted the snapping position, with veteran Carson Tinker … Continue reading →

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NFL Snapping Update after First Mandated Roster Cuts

Posted on August 17, 2021 by longsnap

The first week of the NFL preseason is complete and the first mandatory roster reduction from 90 to 85 players happened yesterday. A few snappers were waived at the deadline, including client Liam McCullough (Raiders) and rookie Turner Bernard (Vikings). … Continue reading →

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2021 Patrick Mannelly Award Preseason Watch List

Posted on August 9, 2021 by longsnap

The college football season is right around the corner and the Watch List of 31 long snappers in early consideration for the 2021 Patrick Mannelly Award was revealed this afternoon. The Award, named after former Chicago Bears long snapping great … Continue reading →

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The CFL is Back!

Posted on August 8, 2021 by longsnap

After missing last season due to COVID, the CFL season is underway. The CFL uses only Canadian players to snap and many of the same names from the 2019 season are back, although some are in different places. Here are … Continue reading →

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