Author Archives: longsnap

Additional Snapping Moves After the Draft

Posted on April 29, 2020 by longsnap

While the Dolphins, Raiders, Jaguars and Lions added rookie snappers after the Draft, some other snappers were let go as a result of those additions. The Dolphins waived Taybor Pepper and the Lions did the same with James Fisher. The … Continue reading →

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Reflections on the 2020 NFL Draft

Posted on April 26, 2020 by longsnap

As an agent for over 25 years, the NFL Draft is filled with many different and competing emotions. There is excitement, nervousness and, frequently, frustration and disbelief. As I look back at the 2020 NFL Draft, it was a vivid … Continue reading →

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NFL Draft Pick and Signings for Snappers

Posted on April 25, 2020 by longsnap

The streak of at least one long snapper being drafted continued today, as the Dolphins selected LSU long snapper Blake Ferguson in the Sixth Round. At least three other snappers will sign undrafted free agent contracts, including client Liam McCullough … Continue reading →

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Kreiter Signs with Giants; Two XFL Snappers Sign NFL Deals

Posted on April 2, 2020 by longsnap

Veteran snappers rarely change teams in free agency, but it happened yesterday. Former Broncos snapper Casey Kreiter signed a one-year deal with the Giants. The Giants already have Colin Holba on the roster and previously signed Drew Scott after the … Continue reading →

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Veteran Free Agency Update for Long Snappers

Posted on March 19, 2020 by longsnap

The only real news coming from the sports world is the NFL and veteran free agency. That includes a number of snappers that have reached new deals, either just prior to, or right after, the start of free agency. Of … Continue reading →

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Snapping and Coaching Update as the NFL Pauses

Posted on March 14, 2020 by longsnap

While it is possible that veteran free agency may begin this week in the NFL, much of the football world is otherwise paused due to the Coronavirus pandemic. However, news broke today that one potential veteran free agent long snapper, … Continue reading →

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Ferguson and Wirtel Invited to NFL Scouting Combine

Posted on February 9, 2020 by longsnap

For the first time since 2017, the NFL Scouting Combine at the end of this month will feature two long snappers. Blake Ferguson (LSU) and Steven Wirtel (Iowa State) have both been invited to the Combine. Both snappers were also … Continue reading →

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XFL Long Snappers

Posted on February 3, 2020 by longsnap

With the NFL season finished, the new XFL season starts on February 8th. Below are the snappers for the eight teams in the latest version of the league that initially played one season back in 2001. DALLAS: Christian Kuntz DC: … Continue reading →

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Snapping News and Notes Before the Super Bowl

Posted on January 27, 2020 by longsnap

With the Super Bowl this Sunday, it is a good time to catch-up on some snapping and snapping-related developments around the NFL over the past few weeks. Sunday’s game will include snappers James Winchester (Chiefs) and Kyle Nelson (Niners). Winchester … Continue reading →

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NFL Special Teams Unit Rankings

Posted on January 21, 2020 by longsnap

The end of the NFL regular season means that the annual rankings of each special teams unit in the NFL are finalized. Rick Gosselin, who is famous for his compilation of 22 different kicking game categories, just published his ranking … Continue reading →

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