Andrews' news conference included video tributes from teammates from the old days, including Julian Edelman, Rob Gronkowski and Tom Brady.

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

FOXBORO – David Andrews thought he could get through it. The former New England co-captain had prepared 10 minutes of remarks meant to sum up his football career and thank those who helped make him – an undersized, undrafted center – a two-time Super Bowl champion and pillar of the Patriots organization.