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Snapping Moves in the First Week of Training Camp

Posted on August 2, 2017 by longsnap

There have already been some snapping transactions during the first week of training camp.  Today, the Seahawks waived Nolan Frese, leaving Tyler Ott as the remaining snapper.  The Raiders recently added Andrew East, who was with them in training camp last … Continue reading →

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2017 Long Snappers Chart Training Camp Edition

Posted on July 25, 2017 by longsnap

Training camps are underway this week in the NFL and just six teams will have a second snapper in camp.  Client Jimmy Landes, who was drafted by the Lions last year, was one of the last snappers to be waived … Continue reading →

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Raiders Waive Kukwa

Posted on July 8, 2017 by longsnap

With NFL training camps about to open, some teams are still making roster moves.  When that happens, the second long snapper is often at risk, as was the case with the Raiders.  Anthony Kukwa, who signed with Oakland after the … Continue reading →

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More Snapping Moves as Mini-Camps End

Posted on June 15, 2017 by longsnap

With mini-camps ended, there have been a few snapping transactions this week.  Client Jimmy Landes, who was drafted by the Lions last year, was waived leaving Don Muhlbach for another season in Detroit.  The Saints waived Tyler Schmitt and added … Continue reading →

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Steelers Bring Back Canaday

Posted on June 12, 2017 by longsnap

This week is the final week for off-season workouts in the NFL.  After this week, the next official action will be the opening of training camps at the end of July. I do not expect many snapping moves before training … Continue reading →

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Derek Hart’s Path to the NFL

Posted on June 8, 2017 by longsnap

I often say that every long snapper has an interesting story. One of the more fascinating stories of a snapper’s path to the NFL involves client, Derek Hart. As explained in more detail in this new Packer Report and Bill … Continue reading →

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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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