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Miami Dolphins Sign Veteran Long Snapper Joe Cardona, Release Blake Ferguson

The Dolphins continue their offseason roster overhaul by adding the two-time Super Bowl champion and parting ways with their long snapper since 2020.

Overview

  • Joe Cardona, a 10-year veteran with the New England Patriots, joins the Miami Dolphins as their new long snapper.
  • The Dolphins released Blake Ferguson, who had served as their long snapper since 2020 but missed 12 games last season due to a non-football illness.
  • Cardona brings significant experience, including 160 career games, 13 postseason appearances, and two Super Bowl victories with the Patriots.
  • Miami also signed seven of their 2025 draft picks and 16 undrafted free agents as part of their broader roster rebuilding strategy.
  • The team's special teams unit is undergoing significant changes under new coordinator Craig Aukerman, including earlier moves to add competition at punter.