Monthly Archives: August 2023

Final Cuts Impact the Long Snapping Position

Posted on August 29, 2023 by longsnap

This afternoon is the deadline for NFL teams to get rosters to 53 players and the final cut always impacts long snappers. While changes are still possible over the next few days, it is likely that the long snapping position … Continue reading →

Posted in NFL, Patrick Mannelly Award, Transactions | Comments Off on Final Cuts Impact the Long Snapping Position

New Long Snapper Signings

Posted on August 15, 2023 by longsnap

Two teams added snappers this week. Carson Tinker returns to Jacksonville where his career started in 2013 after Ross Matiscik suffered a shoulder injury this weekend. Matiscik is expected to return soon. Today, the Broncos signed rookie Jack Landherr who … Continue reading →

Posted in NFL, Transactions | Comments Off on New Long Snapper Signings

College All-American Long Snappers

Posted on August 12, 2023 by longsnap

With the college football season just weeks away, some top long snappers have been selected to pre-season All-American teams. Phil Steele always includes long snappers in his excellent annual College Football Preview magazine. In addition to including all-conference snappers for … Continue reading →

Posted in College, Patrick Mannelly Award, Snapping in the Media | Comments Off on College All-American Long Snappers

Latest Pre-Season Snapping Transactions

Posted on August 8, 2023 by longsnap

With the full slate of NFL pre-season games coming this week it is a good time to look at recent transactions involving snappers. Zach Wood of the Saints signed a four-year contract extension to keep him under contract until 2027. … Continue reading →

Posted in NFL, Transactions | Comments Off on Latest Pre-Season Snapping Transactions