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Snapping transaction news

Broncos Explain Snapping Decision

Posted on August 29, 2012 by longsnap

One of the more notable cuts as teams got down to 75 players on Monday was the Broncos decision to release veteran snapper Lonie Paxton in favor of rookie Aaron Brewer.  Broncos head coach John Fox explained the move this week and … Continue reading →

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Veteran Lonie Paxton Released by Broncos

Posted on August 27, 2012 by longsnap

Today is the day that NFL teams must reduce their rosters to 75 players with the final cut to 53 occuring on Friday.   The Broncos cut veteran snapper Lonie Paxton, a 13 year veteran today giving rookie snapper Aaron Brewer the … Continue reading →

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Training Camp Snapping Moves

Posted on August 7, 2012 by longsnap

With the first full week of NFL preseason games approaching, some teams have made moves at the snapping position.  The Lions waived Matt Camilli, who first signed with the Eagles after the Draft but was waived in June.  The Bucs … Continue reading →

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Camilli Added by Lions

Posted on July 6, 2012 by longsnap

Not long after he was waived by the Eagles, rookie free agent snapper Matt Camilli quickly found work again.  Camilli signed a contract with the Lions recently and is expected to provide competition for veteran Don Muhlbach.

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Eagles Waive Camilli

Posted on June 27, 2012 by longsnap

NFL teams continue to drop snappers as they prepare for training camp.  Matt Camilli, an undrafted rookie from UTEP, who signed with the Eagles after the Draft has been waived.  Camilli’s departure leaves a total of just 11 teams with more … Continue reading →

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Titans Waive Ingram

Posted on June 23, 2012 by longsnap

The Titans have waived snapper Jake Ingram, who was signed in the off-season as a possible replacement for free agent Ken Amato.  Ingram’s departure leaves undrafted rookie Beau Brinkley as the only snapper on the roster unless the Titans decide … Continue reading →

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Two Teams Reduce Snappers from Three to Two

Posted on June 15, 2012 by longsnap

Two NFL teams had three snappers on the roster heading into this week and both are now down to two.  Veteran Ryan Pontrbriand has been released by the Niners, while the Falcons have waived Corey Adams.  The Niners have Kyle … Continue reading →

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Steelers Add Veteran Snapper Matt Katula

Posted on June 13, 2012 by longsnap

The Pittsburgh Steelers have added some veteran snapping competition for incumbent veteran snapper Greg Warren.  Matt Katula, who has seven years of NFL snapping experience, has been signed to a contract. Katula snapped for the Vikings at the end of … Continue reading →

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2012 OTA Long Snapper Chart

Posted on May 23, 2012 by longsnap

With rookie minicamps complete and teams now in the middle of organized team activities or OTA, it’s a good time to survey the NFL snapping landscape.  Although at least nine snappers received tryouts with NFL teams, to date, no tryout … Continue reading →

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Some Additional Snapping Moves After Draft

Posted on May 3, 2012 by longsnap

There have been a few additional transactions involving snappers in the last few days.  The Falcons waived Scott Albritton, leaving them with veteran Joe Zelenka, first year snapper Corey Adams and rookie Josh Harris on the roster.  Another rookie, Bryce … Continue reading →

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