The Patriots’ longtime starting center is stepping away from the game after 26 years.
David Andrews announced his retirement from pro football last week. On Monday, the longtime New England Patriots starting center, team captain and two-time Super Bowl champion discussed his decision at a press conference at Gillette Stadium.
Entering the NFL as an undrafted free agent in 2015, Andrews made the Patriots’ roster right out of his rookie training camp and saw considerable action from the get-go. He won the center job the following year, and never looked back: over the course of his 10-year career, he started a combined 131 regular season and playoff games for the organization.
However, coming off a season-ending shoulder injury and turning 33 in July, the new-look Patriots decided to release Andrews earlier this offseason. There were initial considerations about continuing his career elsewhere, but ultimately he decided to step away from the game.
You can rewatch the full press conference above or via this link.