Patriots reportedly set to release David Andrews

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)The Patriots and David Andrews: An era appears to be ending in New England, with the Patriots ready to move on from the team’s longtime starting center and two-time Super Bowl winner.

David Andrews, 32, is set to be released by the Patriots on Thursday, according to ESPN’s Mike Reiss. The veteran offensive lineman is in the process of recovering from shoulder surgery that ended his 2024 season after just four games.

“If he chooses not to pursue extending his career elsewhere, the…