Ross Matiscik signs two-year deal as NFL's highest-paid long snapper
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 5:19 PM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
Ross Matiscik has signed a two-year contract worth $3.8 million, making him the highest-paid long snapper in NFL history. The Jacksonville Jaguars player is entering his seventh season and has played a key role in the team's success, including three Pro Bowl selections. Matiscik has not only excelled in his snapping duties but has also contributed significantly on special teams with 15 unassisted tackles throughout his career. Additionally, he and his wife announced they are expecting their first child in mid-November. Matiscik expresses gratitude for his career trajectory and the team's achievements after a successful 2023 season.
- •Matiscik signed a $3.8 million contract with the Jaguars.
- •He is entering his seventh NFL season.
- •Matiscik has three Pro Bowl selections.
- •He leads all NFL long snappers with eight unassisted tackles in 2023.
- •Matiscik's wife is expecting their first child in November.
- 5:19 PMYahoo Sports — Ross Matiscik is loving life as the NFL's highest-paid long snapper
"The best long snapper in the NFL has a new contract and a baby on the way. How is Ross Matiscik feeling about life and his job?
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