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Dellenbach Signs with the Bucs

Posted on February 8, 2017 by longsnap

Another snapper has benefited from a strong workout at the Husted Kicking combine and turned it into a contract.  Dax Dellenbach has signed with the Bucs after a long snapper workout yesterday that included Kameron Canaday and client Derek Hart. … Continue reading →

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Holba Invited to Combine

Posted on February 4, 2017 by longsnap

Colin Holba of Louisville has been honored with the two post-season invitations every college prospect covets.  Holba, who has already snapped in the Senior Bowl, will next perform at the NFL Scouting Combine in early March. It is believed that … Continue reading →

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Latest Snapping and Coaching Moves

Posted on February 2, 2017 by longsnap

There were a few developments this past week involving snappers and special teams coaches.  The Steelers have re-signed veteran Greg Warren for another season, while the Jets added Josh Latham, who previously snapped at Sacramento State.  Latham is the second … Continue reading →

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NFL Special Teams Coaching Update

Posted on January 30, 2017 by longsnap

There will be at least five teams with new special teams coaches next season in the NFL.  To date, Joe DeCamillis has moved from the Broncos to the Jaguars, while former Kansas City assistant special teams coach Brock Olivo takes … Continue reading →

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Packers Add Pepper

Posted on January 29, 2017 by longsnap

Another team added a snapper for next season, as the Packers have signed former Michigan State snapper Taylor Pepper to the roster for next season.  Pepper worked out for the Packers in late December.  Pepper is the sixth snapper to … Continue reading →

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Saints Sign Jesse Schmitt

Posted on January 26, 2017 by longsnap

The Saints have signed long snapper Jesse Schmitt to a two-year contract.  Schmitt, who played at Purdue and was in training camp with the Packers last season, performed well at a free agent combine for punters, kickers and snappers run … Continue reading →

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Super Bowl Long Snappers; Sundberg and Winchester Sign New Deals; Wood Signs Future Deal

Posted on January 23, 2017 by longsnap

Josh Harris of the Falcons and Joe Cardona of the Patriots will handle the snapping duties in the Super Bowl on February 5th.  This will be the first Super Bowl appearance for each snapper.  Heading in to the Super Bowl, … Continue reading →

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Cox and McQuaide Named Pro Bowl Snappers

Posted on January 18, 2017 by longsnap

The AFC and NFC Pro Bowl teams will each have dedicated snappers again this year.  Morgan Cox of the Ravens will make his second straight Pro Bowl appearance for the AFC squad, while Jake McQuaide of the Rams will snap … Continue reading →

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Mannelly Acknowledges the “Original Snappers”

Posted on January 17, 2017 by longsnap

Former Bears long snapper Patrick Mannelly runs his own excellent snapping website at longsnapper.com.  The other day, Mannelly posted on his blog a nice story acknowledging some of the snappers who helped developed the position when it became more specialized in … Continue reading →

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Jets Sign Triner to Future Deal

Posted on January 15, 2017 by longsnap

Zach Triner became the third long snapper to sign a contract for next season.  Triner, who snapped at Assumption College in Massachusetts, also played Division One lacrosse for Siena College.  He joins Reid Ferguson (Bills) and Jeff Overbaugh (Broncos) as … Continue reading →

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