1. Joseph Cardona is an American US Naval Reserve officer and professional football long snapper for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League.
14 Facts About Joe Cardona
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Joe Cardona played college football for the Navy Midshipmen and was selected by the New England Patriots in the fifth round of the 2015 NFL Draft.
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Joe Cardona grew up in El Cajon, California, the son of Patrick and Margaret Joe Cardona, and is of Mexican heritage.
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Joe Cardona attended Granite Hills High School, lettering two years in football and four years in lacrosse, earning conference lacrosse MVP as a senior.
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Joe Cardona was part of both Patriots' playoff wins, and went on to play in Super Bowl LI on February 5,2017.
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Joe Cardona had an active role in the game on seven special teams plays.
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In 2017 Joe Cardona was part of both Patriots' playoff wins, and went on to play in Super Bowl LII on February 4,2018.
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On June 14,2018, Joe Cardona signed a four-year contract extension with the Patriots.
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Joe Cardona had suffered a partial tear in Week 14 against the Arizona Cardinals, and further injured it in Week 15 against the Las Vegas Raiders.
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On March 21,2023, Joe Cardona re-signed with the Patriots on another four-year contract extension worth $6.3 million, making him the highest-paid long snapper.
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On February 7,2024, Joe Cardona was announced as the recipient of the 13th annual Salute to Service award.
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On September 2,2024, Joe Cardona was announced, for the first time in his career, as a team captain for the Patriots' 2024 season.
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Joe Cardona was signed by the Miami Dolphins on May 9,2025.
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On June 7,2019, Joe Cardona was promoted to lieutenant in a ceremony at Gillette Stadium.