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COVID Impacts on the Long Snapping Position

Posted on August 4, 2020 by

The COVID pandemic has impacted football’s return and the long snapping position has been altered as well.   Two snappers, rookie Blake Ferguson (Dolphins) and Hunter Bradley (Packers), were placed on the COVID reserve list, although Ferguson is now cleared … Continue reading →

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NFL Camps Open Under Unusual Circumstances

Posted on July 28, 2020 by

All NFL teams have now started training camps in the time of COVID.  This year will be unlike any other and some recent adjustments, such as the mandate of 80 player rosters, has already cost one snapper his shot.  Anthony … Continue reading →

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One Snapping Move and One Coaching Change

Posted on June 12, 2020 by

Since the Draft, there has not been much snapping news to report, largely due to the pandemic.  In what may the last snapping move for some time, the Cowboys recently added Joe Fortunato.  Fortunato has been persistent in trying to … Continue reading →

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Additional Snapping Moves After the Draft

Posted on April 29, 2020 by

While the Dolphins, Raiders, Jaguars and Lions added rookie snappers after the Draft, some other snappers were let go as a result of those additions.  The Dolphins waived Taybor Pepper and the Lions did the same with James Fisher. The … Continue reading →

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Reflections on the 2020 NFL Draft

Posted on April 26, 2020 by

As an agent for over 25 years, the NFL Draft is filled with many different and competing emotions.  There is excitement, nervousness and, frequently, frustration and disbelief.  As I look back at the 2020 NFL Draft, it was a vivid … Continue reading →

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NFL Draft Pick and Signings for Snappers

Posted on April 25, 2020 by

The streak of at least one long snapper being drafted continued today, as the Dolphins selected LSU long snapper Blake Ferguson in the Sixth Round.  At least three other snappers will sign undrafted free agent contracts, including client Liam McCullough … Continue reading →

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Kreiter Signs with Giants; Two XFL Snappers Sign NFL Deals

Posted on April 2, 2020 by

Veteran snappers rarely change teams in free agency, but it happened yesterday.  Former Broncos snapper Casey Kreiter signed a one-year deal with the Giants.  The Giants already have Colin Holba on the roster and previously signed Drew Scott after the … Continue reading →

Posted in NFL, Transactions, XFL

Veteran Free Agency Update for Long Snappers

Posted on March 19, 2020 by

The only real news coming from the sports world is the NFL and veteran free agency.  That includes a number of snappers that have reached new deals, either just prior to, or right after, the start of free agency. Of … Continue reading →

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Snapping and Coaching Update as the NFL Pauses

Posted on March 14, 2020 by

While it is possible that veteran free agency may begin this week in the NFL, much of the football world is otherwise paused due to the Coronavirus pandemic. However, news broke today that one potential veteran free agent long snapper, … Continue reading →

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Snapping News and Notes Before the Super Bowl

Posted on January 27, 2020 by

With the Super Bowl this Sunday, it is a good time to catch-up on some snapping and snapping-related developments around the NFL over the past few weeks. Sunday’s game will include snappers James Winchester (Chiefs) and Kyle Nelson (Niners).  Winchester … Continue reading →

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