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Patriots sign former Georgia OL David Andrews to lengthy deal

The New England Patriots are signing center David Andrews, a former Georgia Bulldog, to a lengthy contract.

The New England Patriots are continuing their NFL free agency spending spree and are re-signing center David Andrews, a former Georgia Bulldog. Andrews is 28 years old and has played for New England since 2015.

Bill Belichick and the Patriots are reloading their roster. With the return of David Andrews, New England should have a formidable offensive front next season. Andrews went undrafted, but has gone on to win a pair of Super Bowls for the Patriots. Andrews has started 69 career games in his NFL career.

The former Georgia star has served as team captain in New England and is one of the leaders on the team. Andrews’ contract is a four-year deal. Andrews re-signed with New England over the Miami Dolphins.

David Andrews missed the 2019 season with blood clots in his lungs after winning a Super Bowl in New England during the previous year.  Andrews helps New England’s offensive line stay cohesive as a unit, so his return will be huge for a Patriots team that has been aggressive in NFL free agency.

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New England Patriots without former Georgia Bulldog OL

The New England Patriots will be without starting center David Andrews, a former Georgia Bulldog, following his thumb surgery.

The New England Patriots will be without a key offensive lineman this Sunday as they face the Las Vegas Raiders at home in Foxborough, Massachusetts. Starting center David Andrews, a former Georgia Bulldog, is listed as out ahead the game.

New England, which is 1-1, nearly pulled off an improbable comeback against the Seattle Seahawks last week. Their comeback effort was partially due to their offensive line, who played excellent in defeat.

In fact, Cam Newton was sacked only once in 44 pass attempts at Seattle. The Patriot line consistently gave Newton time to throw deep despite being in numerous obvious passing situations.

The Raiders don’t feature a particularly intimidating pass rusher either. Las Vegas only has one sack on the season.

David Andrews, per Fox’s Jay Glazer, has a broken thumb and has had surgery to correct the issue. He broke his thumb on his snapping hand, so he’ll have to either learn to snap with the other hand or sit out several more contests.

Andrews missed the 2019 season with blood clots in his lungs. He may look to return following New England’s bye week, which is Oct. 19. Andrews helps New England’s offensive line stay cohesive as a unit, so his presence will be missed this week and possibly next week against Kansas City.

Former Arkansas Razorback Hjalte Froholdt is the Patriots’  backup center.

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