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Week Seventeen in Review

Posted on January 1, 2024 by longsnap

A very happy new year to all, as the NFL regular season is down to its final week. In Week Seventeen, the Rams added Alex Matheson to the practice squad after his tryout last week. However, Carson Tinker handled all snaps … Continue reading →

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Week Sixteen In Review

Posted on December 26, 2023 by longsnap

Just two weeks remain in the NFL regular season and this week brought the third snapping change of the season.  The Commanders waived 2021 NFL Draft selection Camaron Cheeseman after a rough season. It is becoming increasingly rare for snappers to … Continue reading →

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Week Fifteen in Review

Posted on December 19, 2023 by longsnap

Week Fifteen brought a rare snapping change and another one will happen this coming week. Alex Ward of the Rams suffered an injury in his Week Fourteen game agains the Ravens and the team quickly signed veteran Carson Tinker to … Continue reading →

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Week Thirteen in Review

Posted on December 5, 2023 by longsnap

Week Thirteen of the NFL season is complete and brought a rare special teams coaching change during the season. The Titans had a rough day on special teams in an overtime loss to the Colts. They had blocked punts, a … Continue reading →

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Week Twelve in Review

Posted on November 28, 2023 by longsnap

Week Twelve of the NFL season is complete and next week will bring another special teams coach in the head coaching role, at least temporarily. The Panthers fired Frank Reich yesterday and Chris Tabor will serve as interim head coach. … Continue reading →

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Week Eleven in Review

Posted on November 21, 2023 by longsnap

Week Eleven of the NFL season is complete and snappers had the rare opportunity to be part of signature plays downfield and on a fake punt. Ross Matiscik of the Jaguars recorded what I will call a “hat trick” for … Continue reading →

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Week Ten in Review

Posted on November 14, 2023 by longsnap

Week Ten was an active and eventful one for snappers Jake McQuaide replaced the injured Scott Daly in Detroit and was part of an NFL record six game-winning field goals to end a game. In addition to the Lions, the … Continue reading →

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Week Nine in Review

Posted on November 7, 2023 by longsnap

There will finally be a change at the snapping position but it will happen in Week Ten. Scott Daly of the Lions was injured on the final snap in Week Eight and will require knee surgery. Veteran Jake McQuaide, who … Continue reading →

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All-Star Game Changes and USFL/XFL Merger To Impact Long Snappers

Posted on October 20, 2023 by longsnap

There are two notable changes that will directly impact college and pro long snappers looking to play in the NFL in 2024. The NFLPA Collegiate Bowl, created in 2012, will not happened this year, although it promises to return in … Continue reading →

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Week Five in Review

Posted on October 10, 2023 by longsnap

Week Five of the NFL season is complete and the position remains stable. Andrew DePaola of the Vikings suffered an apparent ankle injury late in Sunday’s game but was able to return. Three snappers recorded tackles in punt coverage this … Continue reading →

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