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USA Today
23-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
New Dolphins ST coordinator explains why team targeted long snapper Joe Cardona
New Dolphins ST coordinator explains why team targeted long snapper Joe Cardona The Miami Dolphins have rotated through a few beloved long snappers in their history dating back to Ed Perry, John Denney, Taybor Pepper, and most recently, Blake Ferguson. But after the Dolphins parted ways with Ferguson, veteran Joe Cardona is set to take over the job. Cardona, a fifth-round pick for the New England Patriots in the 2015 NFL draft, played 10 seasons for the Dolphins' AFC East rivals. But when he was released by the Patriots at the end of April, new Dolphins special teams coordinator Craig Aukerman jumped at the chance to add the veteran. "An opportunity to get Joe [Cardona] – when that happened, I think I sprinted down to Chris [Grier]'s office and said, 'Hey, this guy has done it for 10 years in the National Football League at a very high level,'" Aukerman told reporters this week. 'I was excited for the opportunity to have that chance to get him and then when he signed, it was really big for us as an organization to bring a guy in there with that type of experience – a guy who's won multiple Super Bowls, who's done it a very long time – so really excited to have him here.' Long snapping is an unheralded job that requires consistent precision without any room for mistakes on game days. 'It's tough. And that's why these guys – I've been very excited about their process that they go through every single day," Aukerman said. "They are pros and it's fun to watch them understand and talk about different things and communicate, and when you have three or four different long snappers, it's tough because maybe one of the times he's a left-hander and now it's going to be a different type of spin that's going to be on the ball." That was a challenge that Dolphins punter Jake Bailey and kicker Jason Sanders had to navigate in 2024. With Ferguson sidelined for most of the year, the team cycled through Tucker Addington, Jake McQuaide, Matt Overton, and Zach Triner for three games each. "That's why I give those guys so much credit, being able to deal with the adversity that was happening with having a bunch of different snappers and then them competing at such a high level was big,' Aukerman said. With Cardona in the role in 2025, the Dolphins should have the consistency they lacked in 2024.
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Dolphins sign 7 draft picks and add veteran long snapper Joe Cardona
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — The Miami Dolphins signed seven of their 2025 draft picks on Friday and added veteran long snapper Joe Cardona. Cardona is entering his 11th NFL season and is joining the Dolphins after 10 seasons with Miami's division rival the New England Patriots. He appeared in 160 career games with New England and recorded 13 special teams tackles and one forced fumble. Cardona has also appeared in 13 postseason games and won Super Bowls LI and LIII with the Patriots. Cardona will replace Blake Ferguson, who Miami released Thursday after five seasons. Miami's signed picks are defensive tackles Kenneth Grant, Zeek Biggers and Jordan Phillips, cornerback Jason Marshall Jr., safety Dante Trader Jr., running back Ollie Gordon II and quarterback Quinn Ewers. Grant, selected 13th overall, signed a four-year deal worth just under $22 million, per ESPN. The Dolphins also signed 16 undrafted free agents ahead of the start of rookie minicamp on Friday. ___ AP NFL: The Associated Press
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Dolphins sign LS Joe Cardona
The Dolphins signed long snapper Joe Cardona, the team announced Friday. The Patriots released Cardona last month after 10 seasons and 160 career games. He has recorded 13 special teams tackles and one forced fumble in his long career. Advertisement Cardona also has played 13 postseason games and won Super Bowls LI and LIII with the Patriots. He entered the NFL as a fifth-round selection by New England in the 2015 draft. Cardona played collegiately at Navy (2011-14), appearing in 51 games in four seasons. He was commissioned as a lieutenant in the Navy Reserve. The Patriots drafted long snapper Julian Ashby in the seventh round of the 2025 draft.
Winnipeg Free Press
09-05-2025
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
Dolphins sign 7 draft picks and add veteran long snapper Joe Cardona
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — The Miami Dolphins signed seven of their 2025 draft picks on Friday and added veteran long snapper Joe Cardona. Cardona is entering his 11th NFL season and is joining the Dolphins after 10 seasons with Miami's division rival the New England Patriots. He appeared in 160 career games with New England and recorded 13 special teams tackles and one forced fumble. Cardona has also appeared in 13 postseason games and won Super Bowls LI and LIII with the Patriots. Cardona will replace Blake Ferguson, who Miami released Thursday after five seasons. Miami's signed picks are defensive tackles Kenneth Grant, Zeek Biggers and Jordan Phillips, cornerback Jason Marshall Jr., safety Dante Trader Jr., running back Ollie Gordon II and quarterback Quinn Ewers. Grant, selected 13th overall, signed a four-year deal worth just under $22 million, per ESPN. The Dolphins also signed 16 undrafted free agents ahead of the start of rookie minicamp on Friday. Winnipeg Jets Game Days On Winnipeg Jets game days, hockey writers Mike McIntyre and Ken Wiebe send news, notes and quotes from the morning skate, as well as injury updates and lineup decisions. Arrives a few hours prior to puck drop. ___ AP NFL:
Washington Post
09-05-2025
- Sport
- Washington Post
Dolphins sign 7 draft picks and add veteran long snapper Joe Cardona
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — The Miami Dolphins signed seven of their 2025 draft picks on Friday and added veteran long snapper Joe Cardona. Cardona is entering his 11th NFL season and is joining the Dolphins after 10 seasons with Miami's division rival the New England Patriots. He appeared in 160 career games with New England and recorded 13 special teams tackles and one forced fumble. Cardona has also appeared in 13 postseason games and won Super Bowls LI and LIII with the Patriots.
