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Snapping Update As Free Agency Begins

Posted on March 10, 2025 by longsnap

Veteran free agency in the NFL begins today at noon eastern with the legal tampering period during which discussions with free agents can commence. In advance of that, all three pending restricted free agents have signed new deals and a … Continue reading →

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Latest Snapping Moves in the NFL and UFL Snappers

Posted on February 27, 2025 by longsnap

At least one veteran long snapper is now looking for work.  The Browns released Charley Hughlett, who was injured most of last season.  Hughlett was one of the longest tenured Browns and snapped for the club since 2014 and in 152 games.  For … Continue reading →

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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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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 Fifteen in Review

Posted on December 17, 2024 by longsnap

Week Fifteen of the NFL season is complete and the rotation of snappers in Miami will continue. Although Zach Triner snapped this week, he was waived and Jake McQuaide signed after a tryout yesterday. Based on these moves, it does … Continue reading →

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Week Fourteen in Review

Posted on December 10, 2024 by longsnap

Week Fourteen of the NFL season is complete and saw the return from injury of Andrew DePaola with the Vikings. Jake McQuaide, who snapped from Weeks 10 to 12 for Minnesota, was waived. Another snapper, Blake Ferguson of the Dolphins, … 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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