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NFL Considers Two New Rules to Protect Long Snappers

Posted on March 27, 2017 by longsnap

This week, the NFL will consider a number of proposed playing rule changes, two of which implicate long snappers.  The first proposal would provide additional protection for the snapper on kick plays.  Specifically, the rule would prevent a defensive player … Continue reading →

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Latest Snapper Signings in Free Agency

Posted on March 21, 2017 by longsnap

As free agency enters a second week there have been some more long snapper signings.  Veteran Jon Condo has resigned with the Raiders, while Garrison Sanborn did not remain unemployed long. The Bucs signed the veteran snapper who had been … Continue reading →

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Excellent Feature Story on Former Bears Snapper Patrick Mannelly

Posted on March 16, 2017 by longsnap

Patrick Mannelly remains of the best long snappers in NFL history and Windy City Gridiron recently published an excellent and comprehensive interview with Mannelly. Entitled “The Life of the Long Snapper” the story by Jack M. Silverstein does an excellent … Continue reading →

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Latest Snapper Signings in Free Agency

Posted on March 14, 2017 by longsnap

There have been a few more long snapper signings this past week as veteran free agency is nearly a week old.  As usual, snappers tend to stay with their clubs.  So, it is no surprise that unrestricted free agents Mike … Continue reading →

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Updated Look at Snappers in Free Agency

Posted on March 8, 2017 by longsnap

Veteran free agency officially starts tomorrow in the NFL. However, there have been some moves in advance of that date.  The Lions have brought back veteran Don Muhlbach on a one-year deal, while the Bills released Garrison Sanborn. There are … Continue reading →

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Off Season Look at NFL Long Snapping Situations

Posted on February 26, 2017 by longsnap

It has already been an active off season for snappers in the NFL.  To date, an unprecedented 10 snappers have signed contracts for next season.  Further, a few veteran snappers have signed contract extensions, including Greg Warren (Steelers), Charley Hughlett … Continue reading →

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Eagles Top Gosselin Special Teams Rankings

Posted on February 24, 2017 by longsnap

Rick Gosselin of The Dallas Morning News recently published his annual rankings of NFL special teams units.  The rankings, based on 22 different kicking game categories, assigns points for each category, with the best team finishing with the lowest amount of … Continue reading →

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Hughlett Signs Extension with Browns; Steelers Add Canaday

Posted on February 21, 2017 by longsnap

Last week, the Browns signed snapper Charley Hughlett to a new six-year contract extension through  the 2022 season.  Hughlett has been the snapper in Cleveland for the past two seasons. The Steelers, who recently signed veteran Greg Warren to a … 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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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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