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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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2023 Patrick Mannelly Award Watch List Announced

Posted on July 31, 2023 by longsnap

The Watch List for the Patrick Mannelly Award, given annually to the snapper deemed to be the best from all FBS teams, was announced this afternoon. This is the 5th year for this prestigious Award. There are 25 long snappers … Continue reading →

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Two Long Snappers Placed on Injured Reserve

Posted on July 26, 2023 by longsnap

Every NFL team has started training camp and two teams immediately made changes at the snapping position. Nick Moore of the Ravens will miss the season with a torn achilles suffered during an off-season workout and rookie Matt Hembrough of … Continue reading →

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NFL Long Snapping Landscape as Training Camps Open

Posted on July 18, 2023 by longsnap

A few NFL teams open training camp today with their rookies reporting. With camps opening, seven NFL teams have two snappers on the roster. The Steelers became the latest team to add a snapper after signing Rex Sunahara late last … Continue reading →

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Recent Snapping Transactions During OTAs

Posted on June 10, 2023 by longsnap

Organized team activities conclude next week in the NFL and two teams have tinkered with the snapping position. The Cardinal re-signed veteran Aaron Brewer. Brewer’s season was cut short in December last season but he is now recovered. With the … Continue reading →

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NFL Long Snapping Landscape after Mini-Camps

Posted on May 16, 2023 by longsnap

With each team conducting rookie mini-camp the past two weekends, the long snapping landscape in the NFL is becoming a bit more clear. First, the Jets signed veteran Thomas Hennessy to a new four-year contract earlier this month. Hennessy would … Continue reading →

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New Snapping Moves

Posted on May 1, 2023 by longsnap

Three snappers from the 2023 NFL Draft class have earned rookie mini-camp tryouts. The snappers are Brady Weas (Texans), Tommy Zozus (Jaguars) and Jake Hoffman (Chiefs). Another snapper, Evan Deckers, earned a contract with the Buccaneers and became the fifth … Continue reading →

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Long Snapping Update after the NFL Draft

Posted on April 29, 2023 by longsnap

No long snapper was selected in the NFL Draft but at least a few have signed contracts or earned a tryout after the Draft. While there may be more signings and tryouts announced over the next few days, here is … Continue reading →

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