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Evening Snapping Update

Posted on July 26, 2021 by longsnap

My post this morning provided an updated look at the snapping situation around the NFL with the start of training camps. Had I waited until today’s transaction deadline, I would have included the Chiefs signing Drew Scott after placing James … Continue reading →

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NFL Training Camps and the Snapping Outlook

Posted on July 26, 2021 by longsnap

Every NFL training camp will be underway by tomorrow, so this is a good time to look at the snapping situation across the League. Ten teams have two snappers in camp after the Dolphins waived Rex Sunahara a few days … Continue reading →

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Phil Steele’s 2021 Preseason All-American Team Long Snappers

Posted on June 29, 2021 by longsnap

College football season will be here soon as evidenced by the release of Phil Steele’s 2021 College Football Preview magazine. Volume 27 is, once again, a must-have for any college football fan and especially one that follows long snappers. Like … Continue reading →

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One Snapper Added and One Waived as OTAs Conclude

Posted on June 21, 2021 by longsnap

With off-season workouts concluded and training camps scheduled for late next month in the NFL, one snapper was signed and one was waived. Mitchell Fraboni signed with the Texans. He is from the 2019 NFL Draft class and, while he … Continue reading →

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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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