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Mannelly Retires after 16 NFL Seasons

Posted on June 20, 2014 by longsnap

After 16 seasons in the NFL following his selection in the Sixth Round of the 1998 NFL Draft, Pat Mannelly of the Bears is retiring today.  Mannelly is 39 and, although he had hoped to return for a 17th season, a hip … Continue reading →

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Snapper Signings after the Draft

Posted on May 26, 2014 by longsnap

With the last few NFL teams holding rookie mini-camps this weekend, it looks like this year was the worst in recent memory for a long snapper looking to earn a contract.  To date, just three snappers signed a contract after … Continue reading →

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Tryout Long Snappers

Posted on May 17, 2014 by longsnap

Although only a few long snappers signed contracts after the Draft, many more are being given opportunities to perform at rookie mini-camps over the next two weekends.  Not all teams release information about tryout players, but my research has found … Continue reading →

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Snapping Transaction Update

Posted on May 11, 2014 by longsnap

The smoke is starting to clear from the undrafted free agency frenzy that follows the Draft.  Last night, I reported three signings and one tryout.  Since that time, there has been at least one more signing, as Marcus Heit (Kansas … Continue reading →

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First Snapping Transactions after the Draft

Posted on May 10, 2014 by longsnap

As expected, no long snapper was drafted today.  However, a few signed contracts or, in at least one instance, agreed to a tryout after the Draft.  Among the early signings are Casey Kreiter (Iowa) with Dallas, Trevor Gillette (Rice) with Jacksonville and … Continue reading →

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Big Day for Long Snapping Draft Prospects

Posted on May 10, 2014 by longsnap

The third day of the NFL Draft is today and marks a key time for long snapping prospects.   Although a snapper is not expected to be selected in the Draft, they are very popular right after the Draft during undrafted free agency.  As the … Continue reading →

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Jaguars Snapper Carson Tinker Releases Book

Posted on April 20, 2014 by longsnap

Snapper Carson Tinker of the Jacksonville Jaguars has just released a book describing his loss and recovery following a devastating tornado while Tinker was a student athlete at the University of Alabama.  Tinker was injured when an EF-4 tornado struck, … Continue reading →

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Bears Sign CFL Veteran Rempel

Posted on April 8, 2014 by longsnap

With veteran snapper Patrick Mannelly still recovering from hip surgery, the Bears added a CFL veteran to the roster.  Chad Rempel, who has snapped for four CFL clubs over a 10 year career, signed a contract with the Bears and will compete with … Continue reading →

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Hus Signs With Seahawks

Posted on April 6, 2014 by longsnap

The Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks added snapping competition this week by signing Jorgen Hus.  Hus, who was in camp with the Rams during training camp last season, will compete with client Clint Gresham in Seattle.

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Rule Changes for Kicks

Posted on March 27, 2014 by longsnap

This week, NFL team owners voted on two rule changes that will implicate the kicking game.  Although no permanent changes were made to extra points as had been discussed, there will be a temporary change during the first two full weeks … Continue reading →

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