The New England Patriots’ trek down to a roster of 53 saw David Andrews sent to injured reserve.
But New England’s starting center, who continues to treat a blood clot in his lungs, was among seven team captains announced Thursday. It’s the third time that Andrews has been elected as one for New England since entering as an undrafted free agent out of Georgia in 2015.
And the quarterback handling his snaps addressed the situation on Westwood One prior to the 2019 NFL season’s opening kickoff Thursday between the Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers.