The New England Patriots have released long snapper Joe Cardona, ending his ten-year tenure with the team, which included rings from Super Bowls LI and LIII. Drafted in 2015, Cardona played 160 regular season games and excelled on special teams. His leadership was recognized when he became captain following the retirement of Matthew Slater. The team has now turned to rookie Julian Ashby, selected in the seventh round of the draft, to take over the long snapping duties as they enter a new era.
The longest tenure left in Foxborough has reached its end as the New England Patriots announced the release of long snapper Joe Cardona after a decade.
Cardona, a Navy officer, played 160 regular-season games and was part of two Super Bowl-winning teams, becoming a respected figure in the organization.
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