Category Archives: XFL

Snapping Odds and Ends

Posted on January 22, 2024 by longsnap

The NFC and AFC Championship games are set for next Sunday. In advance of those two games, below is a summary of recent developments involving pro snappers. AWARDS: Ross Matiscik of the Jaguars was chosen as the First Team AP NFL … 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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XFL Resumes Today

Posted on February 18, 2023 by longsnap

The XFL returns today but only six teams are using pure long snappers. Two other teams, DC and Orlando, are using position players to handle snaps despite each drafting a long snapper. The only team that drafted a snapper and … Continue reading →

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XFL Long Snappers

Posted on November 19, 2022 by longsnap

The XFL returns early next year and teams held a draft this week including a dedicated rounds for specialists. Each of the eight teams selected a long snapper, many of which have NFL experience. Below are the snappers for each … Continue reading →

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Week Five in Review

Posted on October 12, 2021 by longsnap

Week Five was a crazy one for kickers and missed kicks. Heading into Sunday Night Football, kickers missed 12 extra points and 12 field goals. That included an NFL record five missed field goals in the Packers win over the … Continue reading →

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Latest Snapping News and Moves

Posted on June 8, 2021 by longsnap

This time of year tends to be a slow period for NFL news, but there have been a few developments that impact the snapping position and long snappers. The Bills signed Reid Ferguson to a three-year contract extension that will … Continue reading →

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Long Snapping Update For Mini-Camps

Posted on May 10, 2021 by longsnap

After two long snappers were drafted and two signed free agent deals, there have been three additional moves this past week. Scott Daly, from the 2018 Draft class, has signed with the Lions. Daly initially signed with the Cowboys in … Continue reading →

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Day One of Veteran Free Agency for Long Snappers

Posted on March 17, 2021 by longsnap

Veteran free agency officially began at 4PM today and, prior to that deadline, two more snappers agreed to new deals. JJ Jansen is returning to Carolina and Casey Kreiter to the Giants, each on one-year deals. Two snappers will be … Continue reading →

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Kreiter Signs with Giants; Two XFL Snappers Sign NFL Deals

Posted on April 2, 2020 by longsnap

Veteran snappers rarely change teams in free agency, but it happened yesterday.  Former Broncos snapper Casey Kreiter signed a one-year deal with the Giants.  The Giants already have Colin Holba on the roster and previously signed Drew Scott after the … Continue reading →

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XFL Long Snappers

Posted on February 3, 2020 by longsnap

With the NFL season finished, the new XFL season starts on February 8th. Below are the snappers for the eight teams in the latest version of the league that initially played one season back in 2001. DALLAS: Christian Kuntz DC: … Continue reading →

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