Panthers’ JJ Jansen makes history, plays 282nd game, most ever for a long snapper

Carolina Panthers long snapper JJ Jansen made history on Sunday when he played in his 282nd NFL game.

The Panthers faced the Philadelphia Eagles.

The appearance set a new NFL record for the most games played by a long snapper, surpassing Trey Junkin's previous record.

Jansen, 40, was a long snapper for Notre Dame before joining the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent in 2008, where he only participated in preseason play and spent the regular season on injured reserve.

The Panthers acquired Jansen in 2009, and he has remained in Carolina ever since.

Among active players in the league, Jansen ranks second in total games played behind Calais Campbell, a defensive end for the Baltimore Ravens who has appeared in 283 games.

Former Detroit Lions kicker Jason Hanson holds the NFL record for the most games played for a single franchise at 327 games.