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Long Snapping Update Heading into the Draft

Posted on April 26, 2023 by longsnap

The NFL Draft gets started tomorrow but Saturday is the key day for long snappers. While it is unclear if a long snapper will be selected this year, the Rams and Seahawks do not have a snapper under contract, making … Continue reading →

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2023 USFL Long Snappers

Posted on April 22, 2023 by longsnap

The reboot of the USFL is back for a second season and regular season games resumed last week. With eight teams, the USFL provides opportunities for long snappers to get more exposure and game file. Two USFL snappers from last … Continue reading →

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Major Moves During Free Agency for Long Snappers

Posted on March 20, 2023 by longsnap

Veteran free agency is entering its second week and, while snappers rarely switch teams, that is not the case this year. First, Joe Cardona signed a new four-year deal to remain in New England and Andrew DePaola signed a new … Continue reading →

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NFL Special Teams Coaching Update

Posted on March 13, 2023 by longsnap

While there is usually double-digit changes at the special teams coaching position in the NFL, there will be much more stability for the 2023 NFL season. Some new head coaches retained the existing special teams coach that helped maintained stability. … Continue reading →

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Updated Look at Veteran Free Agency for Long Snappers

Posted on March 11, 2023 by longsnap

Veteran free agency kicks off next week in the NFL and a number of teams locked up their snapper before free agency begins. Of the potential unrestricted free agents that could sign anywhere once free agency starts, Taybor Pepper of … Continue reading →

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XFL Resumes Today

Posted on February 18, 2023 by longsnap

The XFL returns today but only six teams are using pure long snappers. Two other teams, DC and Orlando, are using position players to handle snaps despite each drafting a long snapper. The only team that drafted a snapper and … Continue reading →

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Chiefs Win Super Bowl; A Look at Veteran Free Agency

Posted on February 13, 2023 by longsnap

Congratulations to the Kansas City Chiefs and long snapper James Winchester on yesterday’s Super Bowl win which officially ended the current NFL season. However, there is no off-season in the NFL, as attention will turn to the NFL Combine, veteran … Continue reading →

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2023 College All-Star Game Long Snappers

Posted on February 2, 2023 by longsnap

Many of the top long snapping prospects for the 2023 NFL Draft are taking part in college all-stars games to impress scouts and coaches. The East-West Shrine Bowl takes place tonight, while the Senior Bowl will be played Saturday. Some … Continue reading →

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Long Snapping Update After Conference Championship Games

Posted on January 30, 2023 by longsnap

It will be the Eagles and Chiefs in the Super Bowl and the game will feature experienced snappers on both teams. Rick Lovato (Eagles) and James Winchester (Chiefs) each won Super Bowls and this will be Winchester’s third Super Bowl … Continue reading →

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Rick Gosselin’s 2022 NFL Special Teams Rankings

Posted on January 28, 2023 by longsnap

Tomorrow we learn who will play in the Super Bowl but, until then, we have NFL writer Rick Gosselin’s annual evaluation of every NFL team’s special teams units. This year marked the 42nd edition of his rankings and they produced … Continue reading →

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