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New Snapper Signings

There have been two additional snapper signings in the last few weeks.  Both involve street free agents from prior Draft years who had not previously signed an NFL contract.  The Rams signed Clint Mower of Utah, who was elgible for … Continue reading

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Updated Snapper Chart with Special Teams Coaches

Things have slowed down a bit for the NFL and the snapping position.  In the last few weeks, the only transaction involved the Seahawks waiving former CFL snapper Pat MacDonald, leaving Matt Overton as the only snapper on the roster.  The … Continue reading

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Additional Snapper Signings and New Snapper Chart

There have been two additional snapper signings in the last few days, as the Seahawks re-signed Matt Overton, who was waived by the team earlier this year, and the Texans added street free agent and former Baylor snapper Jon Weeks.  … Continue reading

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Latest Snapping Developments

There has been one additional snapper signing confirmed, as the Lions have added Sam Scroggins from West Virginia State.   Scroggins is the fifth snapper to sign a free agent contract since the end of the Draft.  A couple of snappers … Continue reading

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Undrafted Free Agent Signings

I have been able to confirm a few free agent snapper signings since the end of the Draft.  Clint Gresham of TCU signed with the Saints, Mike Windt of Cincinnati signed with the Bengals, Morgan Cox of Tennessee signed with … Continue reading

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No Snappers Taken in Draft

The NFL Draft has just concluded and no long snappers were drafted.  Snapper Clint Gresham of TCU was mentioned frequently during the ESPN broadcast and will likely sign a free agent deal now that the Draft has concluded.  Longsnap.com will … Continue reading

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Snapper Update Heading into the NFL Draft

With the NFL Draft approaching on April 22-24, here is the latest as to each team’s snapping situation.  The Rams recently made Chris Massey one of the highest paid snappers, signing him to a four-year deal.  With Massey’s signing, the … Continue reading

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NFL Rule Changes Protect Snappers

The NFL approved a number of rule changes today, one of which will help snappers on field goals and extra points.  Specifically, the new rule states that a defensive player who is within one yard of the line of scrimmage at … Continue reading

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Free Agent Snapper Signings

With free agency underway, there have been two re-signings of unrestricted free agent snappers.  The Atlanta Falcons re-signed Joe Zelenka, while the Super Bowl Champion New Orleans Saints have re-signed Jason Kyle.  Both contracts were for two years.  In addition, the … Continue reading

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Coach Zauner’s College Senior Specialists Combine

Just prior to the start of this year’s NFL Combine, 16 snapping specialists eligible for the 2010 NFL Draft attended former NFL special teams coach Gary Zauner’s inaugural College Senior Specialists Combine in Arizona.  Zauner’s Combine, which also included punters … Continue reading

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