After a decade with the team, the New England Patriots released their longtime long snapper, Joe Cardona. His release solidified the end of an era and the beginning of a new one in New England.
One of his former teammates, David Andrews, posted a story on Instagram with an 11-word message on Cardona after his release from the Patriots.
"One of the best I got to strap it up with."
Cardona was the Patriots' starting long snapper for a decade and was the last Patriot from the 2018 Super Bowl champion roster. Andrews was also one of the last Patriots from that team, and he had been released just a month prior.