Nick Sundberg is a former American football long snapper who played in the National Football League (NFL) for over a decade. He began his football career at the University of California, where he played as a long snapper for the California Golden Bears football team. After graduating, Sundberg went undrafted in the 2009 NFL Draft but was signed as a free agent by the Carolina Panthers. However, he was released before the start of the regular season.
Sundberg then signed with the Baltimore Ravens in 2010, where he played in all 16 regular-season games as a long snapper. He continued to play for the Ravens for the next two seasons before being released in 2012. He was then signed by the Washington Redskins, where he played for the next nine seasons. During his time with the Redskins, Sundberg became one of the most reliable long snappers in the league, playing in 149 games and making only one bad snap.
In addition to his role as a long snapper, Sundberg was also known for his leadership and community involvement. He was named the Redskins' special teams captain for six consecutive seasons and was a finalist for the NFL's Walter Payton Man of the Year Award in 2019. Sundberg was also active in the Washington, D.C. community, where he founded the Loads of Love program, which provides laundry services to underprivileged children.
Sundberg's football career came to an end in 2020 when he was released by the Redskins. He announced his retirement from the NFL in a heartfelt letter to fans, thanking them for their support throughout his career. Sundberg's legacy as a reliable long snapper and community leader will be remembered by Redskins fans for years to come.
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