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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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Northnagel Joins Holba to Snap at NFL Scouting Combine

Posted on February 15, 2017 by longsnap

For the first time in almost a decade, the NFL Scouting Combine will feature two long snappers.  It was announced a few weeks ago that Colin Holba of Louisville would snap at the Combine.  It was assumed that Holba would … 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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Week Sixteen in Review

Posted on December 27, 2016 by longsnap

There is one week left in the NFL regular season and the snapping position remains stable.  There were a few notable poor snaps, as Morgan Cox had a rare high short snap that prevented a Ravens field goal attempt against the Steelers … Continue reading →

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NFLPA Collegiate Bowl and FCS All-American Snappers

Posted on December 21, 2016 by longsnap

With the Senior Bowl long snappers now set, the other premiere college all-star game to use dedicated long snappers, the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl, has selected its two snappers.  Brad Northnagel of California and Nolan Dowling of Western Kentucky will be the participating … Continue reading →

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