Ever since Mike Vrabel was hired as their new head coach, the New England Patriots’ roster has undergone a major transformation process — one that has led to some high-profile departures. The latest among those is long snapper Joe Cardona, who was released on Tuesday after 10 years and a combined 173 games with the organization.
Cardona is just one of several veterans to get handed his walking papers over the last few months. Before him, the Patriots also released fellow team captains David Andrews and Ja’Whaun Bentley while also deciding not to retain Deatrich Wise Jr.