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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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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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