The New England Patriots have made significant moves this offseason to strengthen their special teams unit, highlighted by the drafting of kicker Andres Borregales and long snapper Julian Ashby. Ashby, selected in the seventh round, will compete with veteran Joe Cardona, the longest-tenured member of the team. Ashby expressed excitement about joining a franchise with a winning legacy and aims to learn from Cardona, a two-time Super Bowl champion. The addition of Ashby marks the first time the Patriots have drafted a long snapper since 2015 and indicates their commitment to enhancing their special teams performance.