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2026 NFL Special Teams Coaches

Posted on February 16, 2026 by longsnap

As usual, the end of the NFL season bringing many coaching changes and the special teams coaching position is a frequent source of turnover. A total of 11 new special teams coaches are in place for this coming NFL season. … Continue reading →

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Stoll and Seahawks Win Super Bowl

Posted on February 10, 2026 by longsnap

Former Patrick Mannelly Award Winner Chris Stoll became a Super Bowl champion on Sunday. Stoll, who won the Mannelly in 2022, is in his third season with Seattle. Julian Ashby, who snapped for the Patriots, became the first rookie snapper … Continue reading →

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NFL and UFL Snapping Updates

Posted on January 20, 2026 by longsnap

With the Conference Championship games this Sunday, now is the perfect time to catch up on lots of long snapping news over the last few weeks at the NFL and XFL levels. Below are some all-pro honors, signings for next … Continue reading →

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2026 College All-Star Game Long Snappers

Posted on January 6, 2026 by longsnap

The top long snapping prospects for the 2026 NFL Draft are typically selected to participate in college all-star games. The games begin this week and continue until the end of the month Below are the snappers for the top all-star … Continue reading →

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Week Eighteen in Review

Posted on January 6, 2026 by longsnap

An exciting NFL regular season is now complete. It was generally a steady one for snappers, as only the Chargers, Rams, Eagles and Commanders used a second snapper during the season and largely due to injuries. The Jaguars used an … Continue reading →

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Week Seventeen in Review

Posted on December 30, 2025 by longsnap

Just one week remains in the NFL regular season. Week Seventeen was a quiet one for snappers. The Raiders added rookie Luke Elkin to the practice squad and the Eagles waived veteran Charley Hughlett yesterday, likely for the sole purpose … Continue reading →

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Week Sixteen in Review

Posted on December 23, 2025 by longsnap

Week Sixteen of the NFL season was an active one for snappers and even the coaching position. Cal Adomitis, recently waived by the Eagles, visited the Cardinals and was signed to the Steelers practice squad following that visit after Christian … Continue reading →

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Week Fifteen in Review

Posted on December 16, 2025 by longsnap

Week Fifteen of the NFL season is complete and was a generally uneventful one for snappers. Eagles snapper Charley Hughlett returned from injured reserve and replacement Cal Adomitis was waived. Pro Bowl fan voting ended last night. Prior to the … Continue reading →

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Week Fourteen in Review

Posted on December 9, 2025 by longsnap

Week Fourteen most notable play involving a long snapper was another controversial contact call. A Ravens player was called for an unnecessary roughness penalty for running into Steelers snapper Christian Kuntz on a successful field goal attempt. The Steelers took … Continue reading →

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Week Thirteen in Review

Posted on December 2, 2025 by longsnap

Week Thirteen was a mixed one for Jaguars long snapper Ross Matiscik. Matiscik was injured in the first half after making a tackle, forcing the Jaguars to use defensive lineman DaVon Hamilton as its emergency snapper on two short snaps … Continue reading →

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