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Former Navy long snapper Joe Cardona has signed a four-year, $2.47 million contract with the New England Patriots.

Navy long snapper Joe Cardona was drafted by the New England Patriots in the fifth round.

Navy long snapper Joe Cardona worked out for the New England Patriots and visited the Philadelphia Eagles, according to sources.

Navy long snapper Joe Cardona is scheduled to visit the Philadelphia Eagles next week, according to a league source.

When Joe Cardona grips a football and fires it backward between his legs, the Navy long snapper does so with a high degree of control and precision.

Navy long snapper Joe Cardona is making his bid for a shot in the NFL by playing in today's Senior Bowl all-star game for the North squad.

Navy fullbacks Noah Copeland and Chris Swain combined for 215 rushing yards against Toledo. The Midshipmen play Pittsburgh on Saturday.

Before befriending Billy Cundiff, former Navy fullback Eric Kettani painted a scene from last year's AFC title game and gave it to Patriots owner Robert Kraft.

Navy wide receiver Shawn Lynch's path to Saturday's game at Penn State is not unusual. The soft-spoken junior has Ping-Ponged from offense to defense and back again. Lynch climbed the depth chart to become a starter at safety last season, only to disappear amid a blur of blue and gold uniforms on the sideline.

To those on the outside, it would appear that much has changed for Navy coach Ken Niumatalolo and the Midshipmen over the past year.