Patriots Center David Andrews Announces Retirement

David Andrews, the longtime New England Patriots center and two-time Super Bowl champion, is retiring after a ten-year career spent entirely with the franchise. Andrews, 32, joined the Patriots as an undrafted free agent from Georgia in 2015 and became an eight-time captain, starting 121 of 124 regular-season games. His career was marked by overcoming adversity, including missing the 2019 season due to blood clots and most of 2024 following shoulder surgery. Andrews was released by the Patriots in March 2025 and has decided to retire rather than pursue opportunities with other teams. A retirement press conference will be held at Gillette Stadium. Owner Robert Kraft and former teammates have praised Andrews' leadership and lasting impact on the organization.