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Snapping transaction news

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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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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Tampa Bay and New England Add Snappers

Posted on March 20, 2014 by longsnap

The Buccaneers have signed veteran snapper Jeremy Cain, while the Patriots have added Charley Hughlett in the past few days.  Cain has prior experience with Bucs coach Lovie Smith from his time with the Bears.  Cain has also snapped in the regular … Continue reading →

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Warren Re-Signs with Steelers

Posted on March 13, 2014 by longsnap

Veteran free agency began in the NFL Tuesday and another snapper quickly re-signed with his club.  Greg Warren signed a one-year deal to stay in Pittsburgh and leaves Patrick Mannelly (Bears) and Andrew Economos (Buccaneers) as the only remaining free agents.

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Aiken Signs One Year Deal with Patriots

Posted on March 9, 2014 by longsnap

The only restricted free agent long snapper this year, Danny Aiken of the Patriots, has signed a one year contract to remain with the Patriots.  With Aiken’s signing, there are just three snapping free agents remaining. Patrick Mannelly (Bears), Greg Warren … Continue reading →

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