Andrews (shoulder) was released by the Patriots on Thursday with a failed physical designation, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 32-year-old played just four games in 2024 due to the injury and is in the process of rehabbing from surgery. The failed physical designation likely indicates the severity of the injury. Andrews spent 10 seasons in New England, won two Super Bowls and was named a captain in eight different campaigns, but he will now have to make a decision about his future.

The Patriots announced Thursday that Andrews (shoulder) is being released.

EDGE Analysis

Andrews spent 10 seasons with New England, in which span he became a two-time Super Bowl champion and was named captain on eight occasions. The 32-year-old center is now rehabbing from right shoulder surgery, which limited him to four appearances in 2024. Now a free agent, it's possible that Andrews could opt to retire, depending both on his health and the interest he receives from other teams.

Andrews (shoulder) said Monday that his surgery went well and he hopes to be the Patriots' starting center next season, Chris Mason of The Springfield Republican reports.

EDGE Analysis

Andrews has been out of action since October due to a torn right rotator cuff. The Georgia product still has one year left on his contract, so unless he is released, he should have the opportunity to be New England's center next season.

Andrews (shoulder) said Tuesday that he sustained a torn right rotator cuff in the Patriots' Week 4 loss to the 49ers and will miss the remainder of the season, Mike Kadlick of CLNSMedia.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Andrews turned 32 years old back in July and wants to continue his playing career next season, assuming he makes a full recovery from surgery. Nick Leverett replaced Andrews as the starting center in Week 5 and had a rough afternoon in the Patriots' loss to Miami, allowing 10 pressures, the most by a center in at least the last 18 seasons.

The Patriots placed Andrews (shoulder) on injured reserve Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Head coach Jerod Mayo told reporters Wednesday that Andrews will undergo shoulder surgery and likely miss the remainder of the season, so this news comes as no surprise. By rule, the 32-year-old will be forced to miss the Patriots' next four contests, and Nick Leverett (ankle) is expected to serve as New England's top center until Andrews is able to return.

Head coach Jerod Mayo announced Wednesday that Andrews will underdog shoulder surgery and likely miss the rest of the season, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Andrews suffered the injury in Sunday's loss to the 49ers and was seeking multiple medical opinions on his injury, as Mark Daniels of MassLive.com reported Tuesday. The loss of the Georgia product is a big one for the Patriots and their offensive line, which Nick Leverett will work to lessen the burden of, as he is expected to take over center duties in New England.

Andrews is getting multiple medical opinions on his shoulder injury, which he suffered in Sunday's loss to the 49ers, before deciding on his path to recovery, Mark Daniels of MassLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Andrew's exact injury is unknown, but it would seem that he and the team are trying to decide if he can play through it, rehab it or if he needs surgery to repair it. Further clarity on his potential to play Sunday against the Dolphins will likely come when the team releases its first injury report Wednesday.

Andrews (shoulder) will not return Sunday against the 49ers, Andrew Callahan of the Boston Herald reports.

EDGE Analysis

Andrews went out during the Patriots' opening possession and went straight to the locker room. Nick Leverett will continue to handle the work at center for New England for the remainder of Week 4.

Andrews is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the 49ers due to a shoulder injury.

EDGE Analysis

Andrews headed to the locker room after injuring his shoulder during the Patriots' first offensive possession of the game. Nick Leverett would be the next man up at center for as long as Andrews is sidelined.

Andrews (hip) is active for Thursday's game against the Jets.

EDGE Analysis

Andrews was listed as questionable ahead of Thursday's contest due to a hip injury. The veteran center will suit up and fortify the Pats' offensive line against a Jets defensive front that has the top-ranked pressure rate (45.6 percent) through the first two games of the regular season, per Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site.