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Snapping Update Before the NFL Scouting Combine

Posted on February 20, 2025 by longsnap

The NFL Scouting Combine starts next week and, in advance of that, there have been some snapper signings, new special teams coaches and five top Draft prospects received invites to Indianapolis. The Panthers signed veteran and potential unrestricted free agent … Continue reading →

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Super Bowl Wrap-Up

Posted on February 11, 2025 by longsnap

The 2024 NFL season concluded Sunday with the Eagles decisive win over the Chiefs. Snapper Rick Lovato of the Eagles won his second Super Bowl ring and had an assisted tackle in the game. He was also called for two … Continue reading →

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2025 College All-Star Game Long Snappers

Posted on January 26, 2025 by longsnap

Many of the top long snapping prospects for the 2025 NFL Draft were selected to college all-stars games to impress NFL scouts and coaches. Two games have not yet been played, as the East-West Shrine Game will be played Thursday, … Continue reading →

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Week Eighteen in Review

Posted on January 7, 2025 by longsnap

The NFL regular season is now complete. Six teams (Chicago, Cleveland, Miami, Minnesota, New England and Tampa Bay) used multiple snappers at some point during the season. Miami used five to lead all clubs. According to Longsnap.com’s unofficial tracking, 17 … Continue reading →

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Week Seventeen in Review

Posted on December 31, 2024 by longsnap

Week Seventeen of the NFL season is complete and the snapping position remains stable. Jake McQuaide has taken over the snapping duties in Miami since last week and is the fifth snapper the team has used this year. Four snappers … Continue reading →

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Sneak Peak at Veteran Free Agency for Long Snappers

Posted on December 26, 2024 by longsnap

With the NFL regular season winding down, it is a good time to take a sneak peak at veteran free agency that begins in March. At this point, as many as 15 snappers may be in some form of free … Continue reading →

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Week Sixteen in Review

Posted on December 24, 2024 by longsnap

Week Sixteen was a quiet one for snappers. There were no major issues and three snappers recorded tackles in punt coverage. Hogan Hatten (Lions) and Scott Daly (Bears) added solo tackles, while Casey Kreiter (Giants) recorded an assist. The NFL … Continue reading →

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Week Thirteen in Review

Posted on December 3, 2024 by longsnap

Week Thirteen was a relatively uneventful one for snappers. The Dolphins added veteran Zach Triner, who was just waived by the Buccaneers, to fill in for Blake Ferguson. Tucker Addington previously served in that role and was elevated from the … Continue reading →

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Week Twelve in Review

Posted on November 26, 2024 by longsnap

Week Twelve of the NFL season is complete and the snapping position remains stable. There was a rare bad short snap from Tyler Ott of the Commanders in a wild finish versus the Cowboys. On the workout front, Peter Bowden … Continue reading →

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Week Eleven in Review

Posted on November 19, 2024 by longsnap

Week Eleven of the NFL season is complete and the controversy about contact with the long snapper continues after the Packers blocked a last-second field goal attempt against the Bears. The issue is whether the Packers illegally contacted Bears snapper … Continue reading →

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