No one will ever pound the table for a long snapper's addition. No one will ever sound the trumpets whenever one is signed, but ask any team that needs one how important they are.
The New England Patriots and Philadelphia Eagles hold a joint practice on Tuesday in advance of their Thursday night preseason game. The stakes are high for players hoping to earn a starting spot or a place in the NFL.
The Super Bowl-winning long snapper is back for at least one more season. The Philadelphia Eagles re-signed long snapper Rick Lovato to a one-year contract on Tuesday, according to an official team announcement.
With an established top tier and some young options revealing themselves last season, here is a look at where clubs' QB depth charts stand. Contracts and long-term outlooks do not factor in here; these rankings apply only to 2025 on-field capabilities.