The new era at the long snapper position for the Eagles begins with Middletown, New Jersey native and former family restaurant hand Rick Lovato.
As recently as last year, Lovato was working at the Joyce’s Subs and Pizza restaurant owned by his father and uncle-in-law located just a short drive from the town where he grew up. His family sold the spot a few weeks ago, but Lovato’s time at Joyce’s was instrumental in shaping his work ethic.
“He made subs, he made pizzas, cleaned floors. He did everything that was needed to do in that store,” said his father, Rick Lovato Sr.