David Andrews to Retire After 9 NFL Seasons, 2 Super Bowl Titles with Patriots

The New England Patriots announced veteran center David Andrews will officially retire from the NFL on June 2.

Andrews has spent his entire career in New England, which saw him appear in nine seasons over a 10-year stretch. He was part of the Patriots teams that lifted Super Bowl titles in 2016 and 2018.

The team released the 32-year-old in March. ESPN's Mike Reiss reported at the time the Pats would likely allow him to formally retire with them "to honor his widespread contributions to the franchise" in the event he didn't sign elsewhere.

Andrews' decision to hang up his cleats comes after he was limited to four appearances in 2024. He underwent season-ending shoulder surgery last October. His absence was a contributing factor behind New England allowing the fifth-most sacks (52) in the league.

Patriots owner Robert Kraft lavished plenty of praise on Andrews when he was let go, calling him "a shining example of what every NFL prospect should strive to achieve."

"His leadership, work ethic, and dedication to the team earned him the respect and admiration of his coaches and teammates, who elected him as an eight-time team captain," Kraft said. "The importance of his leadership during his career cannot be overstated. David is a true professional, and his impact on this organization will be felt for many years to come."

Now, New England will have one more opportunity to celebrate Andrews' NFL journey.