Author Archives: longsnap

Steelers Bring Back Canaday

Posted on June 12, 2017 by longsnap

This week is the final week for off-season workouts in the NFL. After this week, the next official action will be the opening of training camps at the end of July. I do not expect many snapping moves before training … Continue reading →

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Derek Hart’s Path to the NFL

Posted on June 8, 2017 by longsnap

I often say that every long snapper has an interesting story. One of the more fascinating stories of a snapper’s path to the NFL involves client, Derek Hart. As explained in more detail in this new Packer Report and Bill … Continue reading →

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Steelers Release Warren

Posted on May 23, 2017 by longsnap

Last week, the Steelers released veteran snapper Greg Warren with a failed physical designation, ending his 12 season tenure with the team. Warren apparently experienced some issues with a prior injury and felt playing the 2017 season would pose a … Continue reading →

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No Snappers Signed after Mini-Camp Tryouts

Posted on May 15, 2017 by longsnap

Rookie mini-camps are now complete in the NFL and it does not appear that any of the tryout snappers were offered contracts. In Tampa Bay, former Bills snapper Garrison Sanborn will have the job for now, as Dax Dellenbach was … Continue reading →

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Three Snappers Waived

Posted on May 8, 2017 by longsnap

No tryout snappers were signed as of yet from this past weekend’s rookie mini-camps. However, three teams reduced the number of snappers on their roster, as Kameron Canaday (Steelers), Zach Triner (Jets) and Taybor Pepper (Packers) have all been let … Continue reading →

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Snapping Cuts, Signings and Tryouts

Posted on May 5, 2017 by longsnap

It has been an active week at the long snapping position in the NFL. After Colin Holba was the only snapper to be selected in the NFL Draft, three other snappers signed free agent contracts. Other snappers were invited to … Continue reading →

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Holba Drafted by Steelers; Post-Draft Snapper Developments

Posted on April 30, 2017 by longsnap

For the second consecutive season, a long snapper was drafted in the Sixth Round of the NFL Draft. Colin Holba of Louisville was drafted by the Steelers and will compete with veteran Greg Warren. Last year, client Jimmy Landes was … Continue reading →

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Top Ranked Snappers for the NFL Draft

Posted on April 6, 2017 by longsnap

With the NFL Draft at the end of the month, this is the time when various publications for the event are released. Two of the better guides, Dane Brugler’s 2017 NFL Draft Guide and Nolan Narwocki’s NFL Draft 2017 Preview, include their … Continue reading →

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Two 2015 Draft Class Snappers Sign First NFL Contracts

Posted on April 1, 2017 by longsnap

With the NFL Draft approaching at the end of the month, teams are continuing to tinker with their rosters. Two snappers from the 2015 Draft class, Joe Fortunato from Delaware and client Derek Hart from James Madison, each signed their … Continue reading →

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NFL Bans the Leaping the Snapper Play

Posted on March 28, 2017 by longsnap

As expected, the NFL approved a new rule that prohibits a player from crossing the line of scrimmage in an attempt to block an extra point or field goal attempt. Under the amended rule, a player can run forward and … Continue reading →

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