New England Patriots long snapper Joe Cardona continues to excel in his career off the field.
According to Field Yates of ESPN.com, Cardona was promoted from lieutenant junior grade in the United States Navy to the rank of lieutenant Thursday.
The Patriots held a ceremony in his honor at Gillette Stadium, and head coach Bill Belichick and quarterback Tom Brady spoke on his behalf.
"We see the work he does here for us, but also the work he does for our country," Brady said. "I've talked to Joe a lot over the years about what his roles and responsibility are and I think everyone is proud of his accomplishments.