The Texans claimed Andrews off waivers Tuesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports. Andrews is headed to Houston after having been waived by the Patriots on Monday. The 2023 fourth-round pick will likely compete for a backup spot along the interior of the team's offensive line.
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Team
Houston Texans
Birthdate
11/11/1999 (25)
Status
Active
HT/WT
6'3", 308 lbs
Draft Info
2023: Rd 4; Pk (NE)
Birthplace
Millbrook, AL, USA
Position
C
College
Troy
Experience
2 seasons
Career History
New England Patriots
2023-2025
(2 seasons)
The Texans claimed Andrews off waivers Tuesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports. Andrews is headed to Houston after having been waived by the Patriots on Monday. The 2023 fourth-round pick will likely compete for a backup spot along the interior of the team's offensive line.
Andrews (knee) was waived by the Patriots on Monday. The 2023 fourth-round pick from Troy missed all of the Patriots' 2024 campaign due to a knee injury sustained in early August. However, he was let go without an injury designation Monday, implying he's fully recovered from the issue. Andrews appeared in 16 games (one start) for New England in 2023, logging 120 total snaps (70 offensive and 50 on special teams).
Andrews (knee) is expected to be ready for the start of OTAs next offseason, Andrew Callahan of the Boston Herald reports. Andrews never suited up this season and was placed on the active/PUP list after training camp began, then moved to IR in August. The Troy product was expected to be New England's starting center this season, but it sounds like he'll have the opportunity to take back that role next season.
The Patriots placed Andrews (undisclosed) on injured reserve Monday, ending his 2024 season. Andrews began training camp on the active/PUP list, and he ultimately didn't get a chance to practice before being shut down with an undisclosed injury. In the wake of this transaction, veteran David Andrews figures to step up as New England's starting center, and the team's depth grows thinner along the interior of the offensive line.
Andrews (undisclosed) was placed on New England's active/PUP list Tuesday, Mike Reiss of ESPN reports. The Patriots are now shorthanded on the interior of their offensive line for the start of training camp, as both Andrews and Cole Strange (knee) are now on the PUP list. Once healthy, the rookie fourth-round pick will have an opportunity to compete for the starting center job.