David Andrews is the epitome of being on the New England Patriots.

After signing as an undrafted rookie free agent in 2015, Andrews went on to start in 121 games out of 124 possible games, was named a team captain for eight years, and won two Super Bowls in 10 years with the organization.

In 2024, Andrews only played in four games before having season-ending shoulder surgery.

After going through rehabilitation, Andrews was ready to give it another shot this season in 2025, but with the team changing coaches, Andrews was released after 10 years of service with the franchise.

On Monday, Andrews will officially announce his retirement during a ceremony at Gillette Stadium at 3:30 PM. Patriots owner Robert Kraft said Andrews is the perfect example of what an NFL prospect should strive for.

“David Andrews’ career success is a shining example of what every NFL prospect should strive to achieve. As a rookie free agent, David earned a starting assignment at center in his NFL debut, a position he anchored for the next decade. 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. 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.”

Andrews earned the starting job during his rookie season in 2015, starting in Week 1 due to injuries, and went on to start through Week 10 and finished in the top of fan voting for the 2016 Pro Bowl at the center position despite not being selected. He went on to start every game over the next nine years.

In 2019, Andrews missed the entire season due to having blood clots in his lungs.

The following year, Cam Newton was the QB when he returned to the field, who gave Andrews the ball after he scored a touchdown and told him to spike it in the end zone surrounded by his teammates.

It’s a moment during the post-Tom Brady era that I’ll remember forever.

After he was released by the team, Andrews made his first statement on the Quick Snap Podcast with his former Patriots teammate Brian Hoyer.

This was in March and it was during a time that Andrews was still unsure what the future held for him in the NFL if he’s not in New England.

“I had to do media availability at the end of the year and I brought it up, like, ‘the team might make this decision’. And that’s when I was going through the whole surgery, not surgery, try to play, you know? I knew this was a possibility. Teams start seeing that age and, you know, surgeries and different things like that, that’s a real possibility. And that was such a big decision for me last year because you get to a point as an athlete when you want to do stuff and your body doesn’t respond the way you want it to. And there also comes a point where you got to look yourself in the mirror at night and be happy with your play. … I definitely respect their decision. Do I like it? No. I think I could provide value.”

Andrews is on the Patriots All-2010s Team and is solidified as one of the best centers in franchise history.

“I think we have some of the best fans in the country, now, they’re demanding, but that makes it awesome. Yeah, it’s hard, and I understand their frustration. I mean, they pay their good money to come see us play, but I think as a player, like, that’s awesome. … it’s different up here.”

Andrews’ retirement ceremony will be live and available for all to watch here via the Patriots.