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The Patriots drafted long snapper Julian Ashby and released veteran Joe Cardona, leaving Ashby in a unique position battle.

Long snappers face immense pressure to perform perfectly on every snap, as one mistake can cost them their job.

The role of a long snapper has evolved, requiring more athleticism and coverage ability in addition to accurate snaps.

While the job security for long snappers can be precarious, those who establish themselves can earn multi-year contracts.

Patriots long snapper Julian Ashby is in a position battle with an invisible person.

The Patriots selected Ashby in the seventh round of the 2025 NFL Draft and subsequently released Joe Cardona , a two-time Super Bowl champion and New England Patriots All-Dynasty Team member. No one is in Ash

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