Punter Nolan Cooney, who battled and overcame cancer when he was in high school, paid a visit to Phoenix Children's Hospital yesterday to provide some smiles 😄
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We have made the following roster moves:
-Signed P Nolan Cooney to the practice squad
-Elevated P Nolan Cooney and DL Manny Jones to the active roster from the practice squad as standard elevations
-Released OL Koda Martin from the practice squad
The Patriots had three punters in for free-agent workouts: Nolan Cooney (Syracuse), Sterling Hofrichter (Syracuse) and Corliss Waitman (South Alabama).
Cool story among Saints’ undrafted rookie class: Punter Nolan Cooney overcame cancer in high school when he was playing soccer, basketball and baseball. Then he learned to punt with help from YouTube. https://t.co/vtWI15EHyw
EG TO NFL: Always a pleasure to talk w/@GoEGAthletics native @NolanCooney1, who signed w/the @Saints this past weekend.
Wednesday, we discussed this opportunity, his connection with former @RhodyFootball coach/NO ST coor. Darren Rizzi & his message for young RI athletes. @ABC6
Nearly 7 years after his cancer diagnosis, former @GoEGAthletics three-sport athlete Nolan Cooney (@NolanCooney1) has worked to become one of the best punters in college football at Syracuse.
We looked back at his journey & how he's shining for @CuseFootball in 2020. @ABC6
I just released the seventh episode of Power Through. It’s been incredible to connect with so many people that inspire me. I released the newest episode today with @CoachCooleyPC. You can check out the page on Apple Podcast or Spotify. https://t.co/8xFHFTISXu
.@BCarr39 is the Ravens nominee for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year award.
RT to support him! #WPMOYChallenge + @BCarr39
The nominee who receives the most hashtag mentions will win an additional $25,000 donation for his foundation.