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Snapping transaction news

Latest Snapper Signings Before Free Agency Begins

Posted on March 5, 2015 by longsnap

Veteran free agency starts in the NFL next week and three potential free agents have signed new deals with their teams.  Unrestricted free agents Greg Warren (Steelers) and Don Muhlbach (Lions) each signed one year contracts, while the Colts gave Matt … Continue reading →

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Chiefs Add Two Snappers for 2015

Posted on January 1, 2015 by longsnap

With some NFL teams preparing for next season, the Chiefs have gotten a jump on the snapping position by signing two street free agents to reserve/future contracts for 2015.  Jorgen Hus, who has prior experience with the Rams and Seahawks, and Brandon Hartson, … Continue reading →

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Week Seventeen in Review

Posted on December 29, 2014 by longsnap

The NFL regular season is complete and, for the fourth consecutive year, Zak DeOssie of the Giants recorded the most tackles in punt coverage by a long snapper.  DeOssie recorded eight total tackles, including five solo, according to my weekly compilation from … Continue reading →

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Hughlett Added to Browns Roster

Posted on December 27, 2014 by longsnap

The Browns have claimed snapper Charley Hughlett off the Chiefs practice squad and signed him to a three-year contract.  Hughlett is not expected to be on the active game roster tomorrow, but was likely signed to provide competition for Christian Yount next … Continue reading →

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The Journey of Patrick Scales to the NFL

Posted on December 24, 2014 by longsnap

I have been an NFL agent for about 20 years and focusing largely on the long snapping position for almost as long.  During those years, I have learned many lessons about what it takes to represent professional football players and … Continue reading →

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Ravens Sign Scales; Chiefs Add Hughlett to Practice Squad

Posted on December 18, 2014 by longsnap

After many weeks of stability at the snapping position, there will be another change this Sunday with the Ravens.  Kevin McDermott, who replaced Morgan Cox in October, was placed on injured reserve today with an elbow injury and the Ravens have … Continue reading →

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Week Thirteen in Review

Posted on December 2, 2014 by longsnap

Week Thirteen brought an interesting change to the snapping position.  With Danny Aiken of the Patriots unable to snap due to a concussion suffered in last week’s game, the Patriots used starting defensive end, Rob Ninkovich, to snap against the … Continue reading →

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Week Nine in Review

Posted on November 4, 2014 by longsnap

Week Nine in the NFL is complete and there were no major snapping issues, although the Jaguars special teams units had a few problems against the Bengals, including a blocked punt for a safety. Last week marked the 150th consecutive game for John … Continue reading →

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Week Seven in Review

Posted on October 21, 2014 by longsnap

Week Seven brought the first significant injury at the snapping position this season.  Although John Denney (Dolphins) and Garrison Sanborn (Bills) suffered injuries in Week Six, both were able to snap without incident this weekend.  However, Morgan Cox of the … Continue reading →

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Week Six in Review

Posted on October 14, 2014 by longsnap

Week Six produced more big special teams plays, including multiple blocked kicks and punts.  However, the snapping issues in Cleveland appear to have been resolved, as Christian Yount has rebounded and even added an assisted tackle this week in punt coverage, his second … Continue reading →

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