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Snapping transaction news

Loeffler Released by Vikings

Posted on August 24, 2015 by longsnap

There was some big snapping news today as it was announced that the Vikings have released their longest-tenured player, Cullen Loeffler.  Loeffler has been the snapper in Minnesota since 2004, but lost the job to Kevin McDermott in a tightly … Continue reading →

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NFL Snapping Update

Posted on August 17, 2015 by longsnap

With the first week of the NFL preseason complete, there have been two recent snapping transactions.  The Saints waived rookie Chris Highland, who handled all of the snaps in their first preseason game.  The move likely means Justin Drescher, who … Continue reading →

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Saints Add Rookie Chris Highland

Posted on July 30, 2015 by longsnap

There has already been one transaction at the snapping position during the opening days of training camp, as the Saints have signed rookie Chris Highland from Illinois State.  Highland, who was in mini-camp with the Saints on a tryout basis, was … Continue reading →

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Browns Terminate Yount’s Contract

Posted on May 31, 2015 by longsnap

The Browns have terminated the contract of veteran long snapper Christian Yount.  Yount, a five-year veteran, struggled at times last season.  With Yount’s departure, Charley Hughlett is the only snapper on the roster.  Hughlett spent some time on the practice squad with Cleveland … Continue reading →

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Review of the Snapping Position as OTAs Begin

Posted on May 25, 2015 by longsnap

Nearly every NFL team will conduct organized team practice activities, or OTAs, this week.  OTAs are the third and final phase of the voluntary nine week offseason program.  Currently, nine teams have two snappers on their 90-man rosters.  The Ravens, Bears, Browns, Cowboys, Chiefs, Vikings, Seahawks, … Continue reading →

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End of Mini-Camp Snapper Update

Posted on May 18, 2015 by longsnap

The last NFL teams concluded mini-camps this past weekend. To date, just one tryout snapper, Tyler Ott, has signed a contract.  Ott, who has prior experience with the Patriots, signed with the Rams after his tryout last weekend. At least a … Continue reading →

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More Snapper Tryouts

Posted on May 10, 2015 by longsnap

Most of the NFL teams conducted rookie mini-camps this weekend and some additional snapper names have surfaced as having earned tryouts.  Of the names below, only John Shepardson was eligible for the NFL Draft this year.  The rest have NFL camp … Continue reading →

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Snappers with NFL Mini-Camp Tryouts

Posted on May 6, 2015 by longsnap

With one snapper drafted and four signing contracts right after the Draft, still other snapping prospects are being given opportunities to impress at rookie mini-camps over the next two weekends. Unfortunately, many teams do not release information about tryout players. However, my own research has found the names of … Continue reading →

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Snapping Moves After the Draft; ST Coaching Change in Carolina

Posted on May 5, 2015 by longsnap

Rookie mini-camps start this weekend and, in preparation, some teams have made roster moves.  A couple of today’s transactions implicated the snapping position.  The Chiefs waived Jorgen Hus, leaving James Winchester and rookie free agent Andrew East on the roster.  The Patriots also … Continue reading →

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NFL Draft Review

Posted on May 3, 2015 by longsnap

For the first time since 2009, a dedicated long snapper was selected in the NFL Draft.  Joe Cardona from Navy was a Fifth Round selection and pick 166 overall by the Patriots.  Cardona, who may not be able to play until … Continue reading →

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