Patriots center David Andrews to have season-ending shoulder surgery

By JIMMY GOLEN The Associated Press
FILE - New England Patriots center David Andrews (60) during the second half of an NFL preseason football game against the Washington Commanders, Aug. 25, 2024 in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/George Walker IV, File)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/George Walker IV]

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — New England Patriots center David Andrews is expected to have season-ending shoulder surgery. Coach Jerod Mayo made the announcement on Wednesday. Andrews left Sunday’s game against the San Francisco 49ers and did not return. Backup Nick Leverett is expected to get his first start of the season against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday. Andrews is a nine-year veteran and one of the longest-tenured players on the roster.

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