JJ Jansen set to break long snapper games record for Panthers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 17, 2026, 10:27 AM
Last updated Oct 17, 2026
Carolina Panthers long snapper JJ Jansen will play his 282nd NFL game on Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles, marking a historic achievement as he becomes the all-time record holder for games played by a long snapper. Jansen is set to surpass Trey Junkin's previous record. He has played all 281 of his games with the Panthers since being acquired in 2009. Jansen, who learned the technique from his father, aims to continue his career and potentially surpass Jason Hanson's franchise record of 327 games with one team by the end of the 2028 season.
- •Jansen's landmark game is scheduled for October 20, 2026.
- •He has consistently played for the Panthers since 2009.
- •Jansen learned long snapping from his father during childhood.
- •He aims to extend his record into the 2028 season.
- •He is currently the second-most active player in games played.
- 10:27 AMYahoo Sports — Panthers' JJ Jansen to play his 282nd game, most ever for a long snapper
"Carolina's JJ Jansen will become the NFL's all-time record holder for games played by a long snapper on Sunday.
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