David Andrews’ potential as an NFL center was already on full display during his 2015 rookie season, when he started a combined 11 games as an injury replacement, but it was the following offseason that he solidified his standing on the team: the former undrafted free agent beat out incumbent Bryan Stork in training camp and never looked back, starting 55 of a possible 57 possible games over the next three seasons — including three Super Bowls.
His quest to make it four straight title game appearances came to an early end, however, when he was hospitalized last August and later diagnosed with blood clots in his lungs.