Man, what a night! The Mariners just snagged a fantastic 6-3 win over the Giants tonight, right here at T-Mobile Park. You gotta love seeing the boys in action with a solid W like that! But even with local wins, there’s always something buzzing in the wider sports world. Out in Arizona, the Cardinals are gearing up for training camp, which kicks off on July 22, and they’ve got their long snapper all figured out. It’s Casey Kreiter, and trust me, this guy’s got a story that’ll make you double-take.
Casey Kreiter’s Wild Ride Through the League
So, Kreiter’s been in the league since 2014, but get this: 2026 marks his very first season with the Cardinals. He came into the league as an undrafted rookie free agent out of Iowa. He spent two offseasons trying to crack the Dallas Cowboys roster, but no luck. His big break finally came in 2016 with the Denver Broncos, where he played four seasons and even made the Pro Bowl once! After his time in Denver, he spent the next six years with the New York Giants. That’s a ton of experience, right? Now, he’s making the move to Arizona, following their special teams coordinator, Michael Ghobrial. Pretty cool to see a player follow a coach he clearly trusts.
The Cardinals’ Lone Wolf and the Unbelievable Coincidence
Let’s talk details. Kreiter just signed a one-year contract worth almost $1.5 million. He snagged a sweet $187,500 signing bonus right off the bat, and his salary is $1.3 million. The best part? Nearly $1.1 million of that salary is guaranteed! That’s a pretty solid deal for a long snapper, honestly. His contract is a qualifying veteran deal too, so it only counts for about $1.26 million against the salary cap. Smart business. But here’s the wildest part, and you won’t believe this: Kreiter is the only long snapper on the Cardinals’ roster. Like, zero competition. Unless he gets hurt, he’s literally the guy. And who is he replacing? Aaron Brewer, who held down that long snapper spot for the Cardinals for the last ten years. But wait, it gets even crazier! Kreiter also replaced Brewer back in 2016 with the Broncos! Seriously, what are the odds of that? Replacing the same guy twice in two different cities? That’s just wild, man.
So, as the Cardinals hit their training camp, Casey Kreiter is standing tall as the undisputed long snapper. He’s got that one-year deal, a solid guarantee, and this insane history of following in Aaron Brewer’s footsteps twice. You gotta admire the journey, and it’ll be cool to watch him settle in and see what he brings to the Cardinals as they prep for the regular season ahead. It’s always something in the NFL, even the specialized roles have drama!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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