David Andrews announced his retirement from the NFL after a decade with the New England Patriots, expressing deep gratitude for his career. The 32-year-old, a two-time Super Bowl champion, emphasized the emotional weight of his farewell speech. Despite considering continuing his career, a severe shoulder injury and a wish to end his time with the Patriots led to his decision. Andrews reflected on his journey from undrafted free agent to a central figure during pivotal changes in the team, underscoring his dedication and the bonds formed during his tenure.
I hope each and every one of you know - when I stepped on the field, I gave everything I had.
The one that kept sticking out to me was gratitude. When I look back on the 26 years I've been blessed to play this game, that's really all I can think about.
I wasn't healthy. And once I got away from the game, I obviously still wanted to play, but I didn't want to go do it for another organization.
I wanted to finish it here, and I did.
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