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The NFL Draft has just concluded and no long snappers were drafted.  Snapper Clint Gresham of TCU was mentioned frequently during the ESPN broadcast and will likely sign a free agent deal now that the Draft has concluded.  Longsnap.com will … Continue reading →

With the NFL Draft approaching on April 22-24, here is the latest as to each team’s snapping situation.  The Rams recently made Chris Massey one of the highest paid snappers, signing him to a four-year deal.  With Massey’s signing, the … Continue reading →

The NFL approved a number of rule changes today, one of which will help snappers on field goals and extra points.  Specifically, the new rule states that a defensive player who is within one yard of the line of scrimmage at … Continue reading →

With free agency underway, there have been two re-signings of unrestricted free agent snappers.  The Atlanta Falcons re-signed Joe Zelenka, while the Super Bowl Champion New Orleans Saints have re-signed Jason Kyle.  Both contracts were for two years.  In addition, the … Continue reading →

Just prior to the start of this year’s NFL Combine, 16 snapping specialists eligible for the 2010 NFL Draft attended former NFL special teams coach Gary Zauner’s inaugural College Senior Specialists Combine in Arizona.  Zauner’s Combine, which also included punters … Continue reading →

At midnight, NFL free agency begins and without the benefit of the salary cap.  There have been a number of developments on the eve of the free agency period at the snapping spot.  Ken Amato of the Titans, a potential … Continue reading →

With the all-star games complete, the NFL Combine is the next big event in the Draft cycle, followed by Pro Days at individual college campuses.  This year, Clint Gresham of TCU is the lone snapper at the Combine.  In addition … Continue reading →

Rick Gosselin of The Dallas Morning News has just published his 2009 Special Teams Rankings and the Cleveland Browns and special teams coach Brad Seely finished at the top.  Gosselin ranks each special teams unit from 1 to 32 in 22 … Continue reading →

The Saints victory over the Colts in the Super Bowl on Sunday gave veteran snapper Jason Kyle his first Super Bowl ring.  The NFL off-season is now getting started and the labor negotiations for a new Collective Bargaining Agreement will … Continue reading →

At the pro level, client Justin Snow (Colts) and Jason Kyle (Saints) will be the snappers in Sunday’s Super Bowl.  A number of NFL special teams coaching vacancies have been filled recently, including Buffalo (Bruce DeHaven), Carolina (Jeff Rodgers), Detroit … Continue reading →