FOXBOROUGH, Mass.– New England Patriots beginning center David Andrews went through surgical treatment on the right thumb of his snapping hand today, a source confirmed.
Andrews has been ruled out of Sundays home video game versus the Las Vegas Raiders (CBS, 1 p.m. ET), the group stated, and perhaps beyond.
Jay Glazer of Fox Sports initially reported the surgery.
Andrews, who injured the thumb during last Sundays loss to the Seattle Seahawks, did not take part in group drills on Wednesday and Thursday, although he existed at the start of practice the past two days with a wrap/cast on his best thumb that extended down to his wrist. At one point, in specific drills, he attempted to snap with his left hand.
2 RelatedAndrews, one of the groups captains and an essential cog who makes the protection calls, is valued for his intelligence and strength. He missed the 2019 season after being diagnosed with blood clots in his lungs, but recovered the very first 2 games of this year.
” Hes the piece that holds all of it together as the center,” starting left deal with Isaiah Wynn stated today. “With all his understanding, hes very trustworthy. When we do not know something, he knows the answer to it. Just him being the crucial piece has actually been terrific and valuable.”
The Patriots could consider positioning Andrews on injured reserve again this year, which would imply he would miss out on a minimum of three games. The Patriots bye week comes Oct. 18, after three games, which could potentially belong to the decision-making procedure.
Hjalte Froholdt, a 2019 fourth-round draft choice from Arkansas who spent his novice season on injured reserve, has been working as one of the Patriots backup centers during the teams 1-1 start. Veteran James Ferentz is another possibility to fill in if the Patriots choose to raise him from the practice squad.
Of Froholdt, coach Bill Belichick said Friday morning: “Hes been able to be out on the field every day and work hard and continue to improve since weve had the opportunity to start practicing. Hes still a young gamer that has a great deal of space to grow and works extremely tough at it.”
Likewise missing for Sundays game will be James White. The running back, whose dad died in a vehicle accident last Sunday, has been ruled out for individual reasons. He didnt practice this week after also missing out on Sundays loss to the Seahawks.
” Hes the piece that holds it all together as the center,” starting left tackle Isaiah Wynn said this week. Missing out on for Sundays video game will be James White. He didnt practice this week after likewise missing out on Sundays loss to the Seahawks.
