Current Patriots players, alumni and cheerleaders led a Football For You clinic at Naval Station Newport in Newport, R.I. on Thursday, April 21, guiding children of servicemen and women through offensive and defensive skill stations. The event celebrated the Month of the Military Child.

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Joe Cardona, Naval Officer and Long Snapper for the New England Patriots, was joined by several of his Patriot teammates at today’s “Football for YOU” clinic at Naval Station Newport, Rhode Island.

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