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Additional Snapper Transactions

Posted on May 31, 2013 by longsnap

NFL clubs continue to adjust their rosters as they sign draft picks and round out the 90 man roster for training camp.  There have been a few snapping transactions over the last week or two, with the Seahawks waiving Adam Steiner, … Continue reading →

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Latest Snapping Moves

Posted on May 17, 2013 by longsnap

The rookie mini-camps are now complete and there were no additional snapper signings.  However, there have been a few transactions at the snapping position.  The Raiders waived Adam Steiner, who was then claimed by the Seahawks.  Two recent free agent … Continue reading →

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LS Signings and Tryouts Update

Posted on May 9, 2013 by longsnap

Most NFL teams will conduct their three day mini-camps starting tomorrow, although a few teams conducted their camps last weekend.   After the Draft, six rookie long snappers signed contracts, while a number of other rookies have been invited to mini-camp without a … Continue reading →

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ESPN.com Playbook Features Long Snapping Camps

Posted on May 8, 2013 by longsnap

Last Sunday, Doug Williams of ESPN.com Playbook published a story that provides a compelling and comprehensive look at the growth of long snapping camps.  Featuring Cole Mazza, widely regarded as this past season’s top high school snapper and an Alabama recruit with a full … Continue reading →

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Undrafted Free Agent Snapper Activity

Posted on April 28, 2013 by longsnap

The NFL Draft is in the books and, once again, no long snapper was drafted.  The last snapper to be drafted was Jacob Ingram in the Sixth Round by the Patriots in 2009.  Ingram’s brother, Luke (Hawaii), is one of a number … Continue reading →

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Long Snapping Chart for the NFL Draft

Posted on April 20, 2013 by longsnap

With the NFL Draft starting this Thursday, the NFL Long Snapper Chart has been updated for the event.  Below is the updated Chart with the “Experience”, “Contract”, “ST Coach” and “Other Snapper” columns updated as of today. The Dolphins recently … Continue reading →

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Snapper Names to Watch as the Draft Approaches

Posted on April 5, 2013 by longsnap

With free agency concluded at the snapping position, attention now turns to the snappers eligible for the Draft and perhaps some street free agent snappers who have recently drawn the interest of teams. Former NFL special teams coach Gary Zauner conducted combines for Draft eligible … Continue reading →

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Gresham Signing Ends Free Agency for Snappers

Posted on March 26, 2013 by longsnap

When client Clint Gresham of the Seahawks signed his one year contract as a restricted free agent yesterday, free agency at the snapping position ended along with it.   Last week, Thomas Gafford (Chiefs), Tanner Purdum (Jets) and Andrew Economos (Bucs) each signed new … Continue reading →

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Rule to Protect Snappers Passes

Posted on March 20, 2013 by longsnap

The proposed rule that was announced recently to protect snappers has passed.  Beginning this season, teams defending a field goal or extra point attempt will no longer be allowed to use overload situations in an attempt to block a kick.  Instead, teams can … Continue reading →

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Two More LS Signings in Free Agency

Posted on March 17, 2013 by longsnap

Free agency in the NFL is almost a week old and the usual trend of free agent snappers re-signing with their clubs continues.  The two latest signings are Greg Warren of the Steelers and Don Muhlbach of the Lions.  Both were … Continue reading →

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