He was one of many ultimate two gamers on the Patriots’ roster who was part of their dynasty.
Then, jarringly, he was reduce free.
And now, he’s calling it quits.
David Andrews, the previous Patriots middle who gained two Tremendous Bowls snapping the ball to Tom Brady, is retiring from the NFL, New England introduced Wednesday.
The 32-year-old will maintain a press convention Monday to present his farewell remarks.
Andrews, who was restricted to 4 video games final season resulting from a shoulder harm, was launched in March and was shocked by the information as he reacted on his “Quick Snap” podcast.
“You’re a little shocked by it,” Andrews mentioned on the time. “However … I’ve been so blessed. I’ve had 10 years and by no means bought fired. I used to be dwelling a pipe dream that I might hopefully make the choice myself. What did Invoice [Belichick] say? ‘There’s a light-weight on the finish of the tunnel, and also you’re hoping it’s not a practice.’ I hoped it wasn’t a practice, and it was a practice.
“But like I said, I respect their decision.”
The discharge got here after the Patriots dumped Invoice Belichick’s successor, Jerod Mayo, after only one season, changing him with one other ex-Patriot, Mike Vrabel.
Andrews, who signed with the Patriots as an undrafted free agent out of Georgia in 2015, began in 121 of his 124 appearances with the workforce and have become a captain.
He missed all the 2019 season resulting from blood clots in his lungs.
After Andrews’ launch, the one participant left on the Patriots’ roster who had gained a Tremendous Bowl with the workforce was lengthy snapper Joe Cardona, and he was later launched after the NFL draft.
Cardona was signed by the Dolphins earlier this month.
