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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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NFL Considers Two New Rules to Protect Long Snappers

Posted on March 27, 2017 by longsnap

This week, the NFL will consider a number of proposed playing rule changes, two of which implicate long snappers.  The first proposal would provide additional protection for the snapper on kick plays.  Specifically, the rule would prevent a defensive player … Continue reading →

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Latest Snapper Signings in Free Agency

Posted on March 21, 2017 by longsnap

As free agency enters a second week there have been some more long snapper signings.  Veteran Jon Condo has resigned with the Raiders, while Garrison Sanborn did not remain unemployed long. The Bucs signed the veteran snapper who had been … Continue reading →

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Excellent Feature Story on Former Bears Snapper Patrick Mannelly

Posted on March 16, 2017 by longsnap

Patrick Mannelly remains of the best long snappers in NFL history and Windy City Gridiron recently published an excellent and comprehensive interview with Mannelly. Entitled “The Life of the Long Snapper” the story by Jack M. Silverstein does an excellent … Continue reading →

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Latest Snapper Signings in Free Agency

Posted on March 14, 2017 by longsnap

There have been a few more long snapper signings this past week as veteran free agency is nearly a week old.  As usual, snappers tend to stay with their clubs.  So, it is no surprise that unrestricted free agents Mike … Continue reading →

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Updated Look at Snappers in Free Agency

Posted on March 8, 2017 by longsnap

Veteran free agency officially starts tomorrow in the NFL. However, there have been some moves in advance of that date.  The Lions have brought back veteran Don Muhlbach on a one-year deal, while the Bills released Garrison Sanborn. There are … Continue reading →

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Off Season Look at NFL Long Snapping Situations

Posted on February 26, 2017 by longsnap

It has already been an active off season for snappers in the NFL.  To date, an unprecedented 10 snappers have signed contracts for next season.  Further, a few veteran snappers have signed contract extensions, including Greg Warren (Steelers), Charley Hughlett … Continue reading →

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Eagles Top Gosselin Special Teams Rankings

Posted on February 24, 2017 by longsnap

Rick Gosselin of The Dallas Morning News recently published his annual rankings of NFL special teams units.  The rankings, based on 22 different kicking game categories, assigns points for each category, with the best team finishing with the lowest amount of … Continue reading →

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Dolphins Sign Winston Chapman

Posted on February 21, 2017 by longsnap

A tenth snapper has been signed to a future contract for next season.  Winston Chapman, who snapped at Mississippi State, has signed his first NFL contract with the Miami Dolphins.  Veteran snapper John Denney will become a free agent next … Continue reading →

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