Patriots center David Andrews hospitalized for blood clots in lungs?

Patriots center David Andrews was hospitalized due to blood clots in his lungs, Jeff Howe of The Athletic reports (subscription required). He is expected to miss a significant amount of time, with Howe adding the fifth-year blocker’s season is in jeopardy. It is unclear at this point how much time Andrews will miss, but due to the nature of the hospitalization, the 27-year-old center might not be playing football again for a while. Andrews has been New England’s primary center since 2015, going from undrafted free agent to Tom Brady‘s snapper in four AFC Championship Games and three Super Bowls. The Patriots struck quickly to re-sign Andrews, inking a new deal with their snapper in early 2017. He is attached to a team-friendly deal, worth $9 million over three years. Andrews has two seasons remaining on that contract. Andrews allowed only four quarterback pressures last season, fewest among Patriots linemen. He graded as Pro Football Focus’ No. 7 center in 2018. In Andrews’ absence, the Patriots are expected

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