Andrews, who along with long-snapper Joe Cardona were the Patriots' longest tenured players, was entering the final year of his contract in 2025 and scheduled to earn a base salary of $4 million. In May 2024, the Patriots added the 2025 season to his contract, an extension that included $8 million guaranteed.

The New England Patriots' offseason overhaul under new head coach Mike Vrabel continues with the release of 10-year veteran and two-time Super Bowl champion center David Andrews, the team announced Thursday.