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Patriots Long-Snapper Joe Cardona Brings Steady Hand to Unique Second Job

Perry: Pats' Joe Cardona shares the benefits of holding two careers originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston

It's not unusual for an NFL player to have two jobs. Entrepreneurs and media personalities, for example, can be found sprinkled throughout the league. But Joe Cardona's work outside of football is different.

The Patriots long snapper now moves deftly from his on-the-field work to his off-the-field duty as a Lieutenant in the U.S. Naval Reserve, a rank he achieved in 2019.