Nate Boyer Released by Seahawks: Latest Details, Comments and Reaction

The Seattle Seahawks released long snapper Nate Boyer on Tuesday. The roster move at least temporarily ends a unique journey that landed him in an NFL training camp.

Jay Glazer of Fox Sports first reported the news. He also provided some fascinating details about the team's meeting with Boyer:

The team confirmed the release in an announcement later Tuesday. 

Boyer had a simple message for fans on Twitter:

The special teams player took a long and winding road to the NFL. He spent six years as a member of the United States Army Green Berets before landing at the University of Texas, where he ended up playing football for the first time.

When the Longhorns needed a long snapper, he learned the position and won the job. Peter King of The MMQB noted the story caught the attention of the Indianapolis Colts' Matt Overton, who believes Boyer has the skills to succeed at the specialty position long-term.

"His velocity is definitely there, and his accuracy is definitely there," Overton said. "This was my chance to see if this was just a good story or if he has a legitimate shot to make it. And there is no question in my mind he can do it. None. He can legit long-snap at the NFL level."

The biggest problem for Boyer, who went undrafted this spring, is his age. He's already 34, making him more than a decade older than most of the players in his draft class. Boyer told King he understands it's likely an issue for front offices.

"I need teams to look past the fact I'm 34 years old, obviously," Boyer said. "I'm not your average 34-year-old."

He also plays a position with just 32 spots available around the league. It's not like being a cornerback or wide receiver. Teams can still find spots for players like that on special teams, even if they aren't consistent contributors. Long snappers are a small fraternity, and the Seahawks already have Clint Gresham.

Boyer has already beaten the odds by getting this far, given he didn't play football until he was 29. Getting released is a setback, but there's still plenty of time left in the preseason to latch on with another team and get a new opportunity.

His time in the military gives him a skill set that goes beyond snapping the ball. Now he must focus on finding another team willing to give him a chance to showcase his value.