Andrews rose to that lofty status after arriving as an undrafted free agent and played his entire career like his job was still on the line. He became a respected leader on two Super Bowl-winning teams. He got every bit out of his talent while emerging as a role model for how to be a pro for his younger teammates.

After a decade of snapping the football for the New England Patriots and two Super Bowl championships, David Andrews has retired from the NFL.

Tom Brady was one of several former Patriots who congratulated David Andrews on Monday after he announced his retirement from the NFL.