Author Archives: longsnap

Summary of NFL Draft Snapping Transactions

Posted on May 14, 2019 by longsnap

NFL rookie mini-camps ended Sunday and below is a summary of the recent activity at the snapping position regarding those drafted, signed or offered tryouts since the NFL Draft.  Only certain mini-camp tryouts are made public and some are reported … Continue reading →

Posted in NFL, NFL Draft, Transactions | Comments Off on Summary of NFL Draft Snapping Transactions

Experienced Snappers Earn Mini-Camp Tryouts

Posted on April 28, 2019 by longsnap

While many NFL team either sign or invite rookie long snappers into mini-camp, some teams use the opportunity to invite an experienced snapper.  At least three snappers with prior mini-camp experience have earned tryouts again this season. The three that … Continue reading →

Posted in NFL, NFL Draft, Transactions | Comments Off on Experienced Snappers Earn Mini-Camp Tryouts

Cutting Drafted by Vikings; Other Snapper Signings and Tryouts

Posted on April 27, 2019 by longsnap

At least one snapper has been drafted each of the last five NFL Drafts, as Austin Cutting from Air Force kept the streak going when he was selected by the Vikings in the Seventh Round today.  Cutting is reportedly working … Continue reading →

Posted in NFL, NFL Draft, Transactions | Comments Off on Cutting Drafted by Vikings; Other Snapper Signings and Tryouts

Snapping Update for NFL Draft Week

Posted on April 22, 2019 by longsnap

The NFL Draft is just days away.  Saturday will be the big day for snappers, either during the Draft or right after it ends when teams can sign undrafted snappers to contracts or invite them to tryouts. One team has … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off on Snapping Update for NFL Draft Week

Snapping Update Before the NFL Draft

Posted on April 2, 2019 by longsnap

With the NFL Draft at the end of this month, it is a good time for an update on recent developments at the snapping position.  Three unrestricted free agent snappers have signed one-year deals to rejoin their teams. They are … Continue reading →

Posted in Coaching, NFL, NFL Draft, Transactions | Comments Off on Snapping Update Before the NFL Draft

Free Agency Update for Long Snappers

Posted on March 14, 2019 by longsnap

NFL veteran free agency has just begun and below is the latest with respect to the long snappers in each free agent category. EXCLUSIVE RIGHTS:  Luke Rhodes (Colts), Trent Sieg (Raiders) and Tyler Ott (Seahawks) were each tendered and will … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off on Free Agency Update for Long Snappers

NFL Free Agency Preview for Snappers

Posted on February 26, 2019 by longsnap

NFL free agency starts next month and has already impacted the snapping position  during the past few weeks.  Below is a look at the various categories of free agents and where things stand with each snapper. EXCLUSIVE RIGHTS: Three of … Continue reading →

Posted in NFL, Transactions | Comments Off on NFL Free Agency Preview for Snappers

Godsil Invited to NFL Combine

Posted on February 7, 2019 by longsnap

The NFL Combine starts at the end of the month in Indianapolis and just one long snapper, Dan Godsil of Indiana, has been invited.  Godsil also played in the Senior Bowl last month.

Posted in College, NFL, NFL Draft | Comments Off on Godsil Invited to NFL Combine

NFL Special Teams Coach Update

Posted on February 6, 2019 by longsnap

All 32 NFL teams now have a special teams coach in place following the usual changes that occur at the end of each season. Below is a comprehensive summary of all of the changes since the end of the regular … Continue reading →

Posted in Coaching, NFL | Comments Off on NFL Special Teams Coach Update

Snappers for the Inaugural Season of the Alliance of American Football

Posted on January 31, 2019 by longsnap

Long snappers who want to play at the professional level but have not been able to crack an NFL roster have limited options.  The CFL uses Canadian snappers and the indoor leagues do not punt.  Although other leagues have tried … Continue reading →

Posted in AAF | Comments Off on Snappers for the Inaugural Season of the Alliance of American Football