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Snapping transaction news

Muhlbach Returns to Lions

Posted on March 1, 2014 by longsnap

As veteran free agency rapidly approaches in the NFL, Don Muhlbach of the Lions has signed a one-year deal to return to Detroit.  With Muhlbach’s signing, there are just three unrestricted free agent snappers remaining.  Pat Mannelly of the Bears is expected to return … Continue reading →

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Gafford Re-Signs with Chiefs

Posted on February 16, 2014 by longsnap

With free agency set to commence next month, one of the few unrestricted free agent snappers has re-signed with his team.  Thomas Gafford recently signed a one-year deal to stay a member of the Chiefs. The unrestricted free agent snappers, who can sign … Continue reading →

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Potential Free Agent Long Snappers and Future Signings

Posted on January 4, 2014 by longsnap

Although it is very rare for a snapper to change teams during veteran free agency, a handful have earned the right to obtain offers from other teams when free agency commences in March. Five snappers are unrestricted free agents and can sign anywhere … Continue reading →

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Week Ten in Review

Posted on November 12, 2013 by longsnap

Week Ten is complete and marked the return to the NFL of veteran snapper Jeremy Cain, who filled in for the injured Patrick Mannelly in Chicago.  Cain was released by the Jaguars in training camp.  Mannelly is expected to return at some … Continue reading →

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Bears Add Cain for Injured Mannelly

Posted on November 6, 2013 by longsnap

Veteran snapper Patrick Mannelly of the Bears injured his calf in the Monday Night game against the Packers and may miss a few games.  As a result, the Bears added another veteran snapper today, Jeremy Cain, who was cut by the … Continue reading →

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Week Seven in Review

Posted on October 22, 2013 by longsnap

Week Seven is complete and marked the first change at the snapping position of the season.  Kyle Nelson handled the snaps for the Redskins in place of Nick Sundberg, who was lost for the season in last week’s game. In a press … Continue reading →

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Redskins Add Kyle Nelson

Posted on October 15, 2013 by longsnap

The Redskins added snapper Kyle Nelson today to replace injured Nick Sundberg.  Nelson was in camp with the Niners and Seahawks this preseason and snapped for the Chargers last year in the regular season after Mike Windt’s injury.

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Week Six in Review

Posted on October 15, 2013 by longsnap

After almost six full weeks of stability at the snapping position, disaster struck this week.  Nick Sundberg of the Redskins tore his meniscus making a tackle in punt coverage and will miss the rest of the season.  Sundberg, who signed a … Continue reading →

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Week One in Review

Posted on September 10, 2013 by longsnap

Week One of the NFL season is complete and there were no major snapping issues or injuries, unlike last season when snappers Jon Condo and Nick Sundberg were both injured during the first week of action. Nine snappers recorded statistics in punt … Continue reading →

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Two Rookie Snappers Make Rosters

Posted on August 31, 2013 by longsnap

Today is the final cut down day in the NFL as each team must pare its roster to 53 players.  Although there may still be some movement over the next few days, it looks as if two rookie snappers will make NFL regular … Continue reading →

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