All articles tagged with #long snapper
Eight practices into camp, the Eagles’ three most urgent needs are wide receiver (Lemon and other depth options fighting for WR2/WR3), safety (shoring up the back end with Mukuba/DeJean and Epps in nickel), and long snapper (Underwood showing upside but accuracy concerns linger), while other spots look less urgent as camp continues.
The Baltimore Ravens have extended the contract of long snapper Nick Moore for four years, reaffirming their commitment to key special teams players and highlighting Moore's importance to the team after his successful return from injury and transition from baseball to football.
The Philadelphia Eagles waived long snapper Charley Hughlett after he played four games before an injury and return, leaving the team without a replacement on the active roster or practice squad.
The Los Angeles Rams are addressing their field goal operation issues by bringing back veteran long snapper Jake McQuaide and adding Harrison Mevis to compete with Joshua Karty for the kicker position, with McQuaide expected to be the long snapper against the 49ers, as part of their efforts to improve consistency ahead of the Week 10 game.
Bears long snapper Scott Daly provided a crucial tip about the Raiders' snapper that helped cornerback Josh Blackwell jump the line and block a game-winning field goal, contributing to the Bears' 25-24 victory and improving their record to 2-2.
The Chargers' recent updates include the possibility of Najee Harris playing in Week 1, the addition of veteran long snapper Rick Lovato due to Josh Harris's injury, Junior Colson's season-ending shoulder surgery, Trey Lance winning the backup QB role, and the acquisition of offensive lineman Austin Deculus. Coach Harbaugh expressed optimism about these developments and the team's prospects for the upcoming season.
The Indianapolis Colts have signed Luke Rhodes, their long-snapper, to a four-year contract extension, making him the highest-paid long-snapper in the NFL. Rhodes, who joined the Colts as an undrafted free agent linebacker in 2016, has excelled in his role as a long-snapper since transitioning to the position in 2017. The new deal includes $2.5 million in guarantees and $6.465 million in new money, securing Rhodes through the 2027 season. This signing follows the Colts' previous investment in their kicking game, including the signing of kicker Matt Gay to a four-year contract earlier this year.
The Arizona Cardinals have re-signed long snapper Aaron Brewer after unexpectedly releasing him last week. Brewer, who first joined the team in 2016, appeared in 98 games before being placed on injured reserve last season. The Cardinals have also finalized their practice squad, including the addition of cornerback Divaad Wilson, who previously spent training camp with the Jacksonville Jaguars. The team has also been granted an international player practice squad exemption for tight end Bernhard Seikovits.
The Green Bay Packers released last season's long snapper, signed their ninth player from last month's NFL draft and added three undrafted rookies who earned spots after tryouts at last weekend's rookie minicamp. One of the undrafted signees was long snapper Broughton Hatcher, which prompted the release of Jack Coco who snapped in all 17 games for the Packers last season.
The Detroit Lions have signed two-time Pro Bowl long snapper Jake McQuaide to a one-year deal worth $1.3 million. McQuaide is considered a significant upgrade over current Lions long snapper Scott Daly, who had some trouble last season. The 35-year-old spent 10 years as the long snapper for the St. Louis/Los Angeles Rams and has made the Pro Bowl twice. The Lions will now have a long snapper camp battle this year.
The Detroit Lions have signed long snapper Jake McQuaide to a one-year, $1.317 million deal with a $152,500 signing bonus. McQuaide, who spent the past two seasons with the Cowboys, played in two Pro Bowls during his nine seasons with the Rams.
The Green Bay Packers have signed former Los Angeles Rams long snapper Matt Orzech on a three-year deal. Orzech has snapped in 50 regular season games and will compete with Jack Coco for a spot on the 53-man roster. The contract details have not been released, but it is not expected to impact Green Bay's salary cap situation much.