Author Archives: longsnap

Another Playing Option for Snappers

Posted on August 9, 2018 by longsnap

For snappers not on an NFL roster looking to play professionally, the options have traditionally been very limited.  The Canadian Football League uses Canadian snappers and the many leagues that have tried to either compete with, or supplement, the NFL … Continue reading →

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Protection of Snappers Given Emphasis This NFL Season

Posted on August 7, 2018 by longsnap

Over the past few years, the NFL has passed various rules changes to help protect snappers.  While there are no rule changes this year, the NFL Officiating Department announced that they will be placing a particular emphasis on defenders that … Continue reading →

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Five Teams Have Two Snappers on Roster

Posted on August 7, 2018 by longsnap

The Jaguars recently waived Andrew East, leaving just five teams with two snappers on the roster heading into the first full week of NFL preseason games.  The Ravens, Cowboys, Packers, Dolphins and Raiders are the clubs with two snappers as … Continue reading →

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Seahawks Waive Carew

Posted on July 29, 2018 by longsnap

NFL training camps are underway for all 32 teams and the first transaction at the snapping position happened this weekend.  The Seahawks waived rookie Tanner Carew from Oregon, leaving only Tyler Ott on the roster. With Carew waived, only the … Continue reading →

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2018 Phil Steele All-American Long Snappers

Posted on June 19, 2018 by longsnap

Phil Steele’s 2018 College Football Preview is out and remains the premier source for college football information.  To his credit, Steele always includes four long snappers on his Preseason All-American Team. This year’s team features Dan Godsil of Indiana as … Continue reading →

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Snapping Transactions As Off-Season Workouts End

Posted on June 15, 2018 by longsnap

NFL teams are now in a break period before returning for training camp in late July.  Yesterday brought a flurry of moves involving snappers that may be the last transactions until training camp. Andrew East was signed by the Jaguars … Continue reading →

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CFL Snappers for 2018

Posted on June 14, 2018 by longsnap

The Canadian Football League season starts tonight and the snapping position around the league remains stable.  Just one snapper, Kevin Malcolm in Hamilton, was not an opening day snapper last season.  Bradley Northnagel, who made news by signing with Edmonton … Continue reading →

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Latest Snapping Moves

Posted on June 3, 2018 by longsnap

Off-season workouts conclude for NFL teams in the next few weeks and snapping transactions have slowed down.  The Chargers did waive Anthony Kukwa, who was signed earlier this year. In addition, there was a very rare transaction in the CFL, … Continue reading →

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Rick Gosselin’s All-Time Special Teams Unit Snappers

Posted on May 17, 2018 by longsnap

Rick Gosselin recently named his all-time NFL Special Teams Unit, which included three long snappers.  Gosselin, who has ranked each NFL teams special teams groups for 38 seasons, created a First Team, Second Team and some wild card spots to … Continue reading →

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Tryout Snapper Drew Scott Signed by Oakland

Posted on May 17, 2018 by longsnap

It appears that at least one tryout long snapper has been signed to a contract.  Drew Scott from Kansas State, who first tried out with the Raiders and then the Saints this past weekend, was signed by the Raiders.  With … Continue reading →

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