Overview

• The Patriots hosted Andrews’s retirement ceremony on June 2 at Gillette Stadium, with owner Robert Kraft, coach Mike Vrabel and quarterback Drake Maye joining former teammates in honoring his career.
• Andrews announced his retirement one day after the team released him in March due to a failed physical following shoulder surgery that limited him to four games in the 2024 season.
• An undrafted free agent from the University of Georgia, Andrews started 121 of 124 regular-season games, played in three Super Bowls and won two titles while serving as team captain for eight seasons.
• Overcome with emotion during his speech, Andrews expressed deep gratitude to his family, teammates and coaches, singling out wife Mackenzie for her unwavering support.
• Declining offers to play elsewhere, Andrews plans to focus on his young family and improving his golf game, leaving open the possibility of coaching in the future.