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David Andrews is officially retiring from the NFL. Andrews will make the announcement on Monday in a 3.30 pm press conference at the GP Atrium. 

Andrews originally signed with the Patriots as a non-drafted rookie free agent from Georgia in 2015. He earned a roster spot and made his NFL debut as a Week 1 starter that season. Over the next 10 seasons, Andrews started 121 of 124 regular season games played, making 10 additional starts in 12 playoff games, which included three straight Super Bowls. He was voted a member of the 2010s All-Decade Team at center and was the 2020 recipient of the Ron Burton Community Service Award.

Andrews epitomized the Patriot Way throughout his career, both on and off the field. He was a fixture in the community and his professionalism in terms of dealing with the media was second to none. He always made time for reporters, whether it was after a big win, a tough loss or after practice. 

The Patriots released the 32 year old Andrews in March. Andrews had been rehabilitating from shoulder surgery that limited him to only four games last season. The Patriots signed veterans Garrett Bradbury and Wes Schweitzer this off-season, both of whom can play center. The team also re-signed Ben Brown who started 10 games last season after taking over for Andrews and Nick Leverett. 

After releasing Andrews, Patriots owner Robert Kraft praised Andrews as a true professional and acknowledged his impact on the organization. 

“David is a true professional and his impact on this organization will be felt for many years to come.”

Andrews has a podcast with former Patriots quarterback Brian Hoyer called the Quick Snap so it would not be a surprise if he stayed around the organization in some capacity.