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Latest Snapping News and Moves

Posted on June 8, 2021 by longsnap

This time of year tends to be a slow period for NFL news, but there have been a few developments that impact the snapping position and long snappers. The Bills signed Reid Ferguson to a three-year contract extension that will … Continue reading →

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Some Additional Long Snapper Transactions

Posted on May 24, 2021 by longsnap

Last week brought a few new long snapping transactions in the NFL. The Ravens waived Brian Khoury, who they signed earlier this year, leaving just Nick Moore on the roster. The Patriots signed first-year snapper Wes Farnsworth, who has prior … Continue reading →

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Snapping Situation After Rookie Mini-Camps

Posted on May 17, 2021 by longsnap

Rookie mini-camps are complete and it does not appear either of the two snappers who received tryouts were signed. If that remains accurate, only four snappers from this year’s Draft class earned contracts, as two snappers were drafted and two … Continue reading →

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Long Snapping Update For Mini-Camps

Posted on May 10, 2021 by longsnap

After two long snappers were drafted and two signed free agent deals, there have been three additional moves this past week. Scott Daly, from the 2018 Draft class, has signed with the Lions. Daly initially signed with the Cowboys in … Continue reading →

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Two Snappers Drafted; At Least Two Sign Undrafted Free Agent Deals

Posted on May 1, 2021 by longsnap

Long snapping was in the spotlight today for a great reason, as two long snappers were selected in the Sixth Round of the NFL Draft. Alabama’s Thomas Fletcher was taken by the Panthers as the 38th pick (222 overall) and … Continue reading →

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Another Challenging NFL Draft Likely for Snappers

Posted on April 24, 2021 by longsnap

After last year’s NFL Draft that consisted of just a few Pro Days and no rookie mini-camps or tryouts, I wrote about the particular challenges for long snappers. With this year’s Draft starting Thursday, it could be another difficult time … Continue reading →

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Free Agency Update for Long Snappers after First Week

Posted on March 24, 2021 by longsnap

Free agency is one week old and it looks like most veteran long snappers are in place. Don Muhlbach did re-sign with the Lions for another season and Patrick Scales agreed to terms to return to the Bears for 2021. … Continue reading →

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Day One of Veteran Free Agency for Long Snappers

Posted on March 17, 2021 by longsnap

Veteran free agency officially began at 4PM today and, prior to that deadline, two more snappers agreed to new deals. JJ Jansen is returning to Carolina and Casey Kreiter to the Giants, each on one-year deals. Two snappers will be … Continue reading →

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Updated Look at Veteran Free Agency for Long Snappers

Posted on March 9, 2021 by longsnap

Veteran free agency in the NFL starts next week and new deals have taken two snappers off the market. Potential restricted free agent Trent Sieg has signed a new three-year deal with the Raiders and Clark Haris returns to the … Continue reading →

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Post-Super Bowl Snapping Update; More Future Contracts and Veteran Free Agency

Posted on February 8, 2021 by longsnap

The NFL season finished yesterday with the Buccaneers Super Bowl win over the Chiefs. Congratulations to Tampa Bay snapper Zach Triner who, like many snappers, had an usual and indirect path to the NFL. Triner played lacrosse at Siena before … Continue reading →