David Andrews at Patriots practice, as a spectator

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Patriots center David Andrews was back at practice today, though not as a participant.

Andrews was watching practice and talking to teammates today, according to reporters on the scene.

Yesterday Andrews was released from the hospital after treatment for a blood clot in his lung.

That he’s now feeling well enough to attend practice seems like a positive sign, but Andrews is reportedly expected to miss significant time, and perhaps to miss the entire season. Last year Andrews played in all 16 regular season games and all three postseason games.

13 responses to “David Andrews at Patriots practice, as a spectator

  1. Pulmonary embolism usually requires at least six months on a blood thinner…if he’s on a blood thinner he won’t be cleared to play.

  2. The American Heart Assoc says, due to the risk of pulmonary embolisms, treatment regimen is at least 3 months. Shut him down and let him get well.

  3. matt14gg says:
    August 27, 2019 at 3:09 pm
    Pulmonary embolism usually requires at least six months on a blood thinner…if he’s on a blood thinner he won’t be cleared to play.

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    Most of the twitter football docs have been saying 3 months minimum then adjustment to come off the thinners. All of course depends on if the risk factors for a repeat occurrence are there or if it looks like a one time issue.

  4. I hope he puts his health first. If it’s possible for him to play in the postseason, great, but I don’t think anybody expects that or will push for that.

  5. tylawspick6 says:
    August 27, 2019 at 4:59 pm
    “How on earth does this keep happening to younger football players?”

    Probably a long plane flight…that’s how it happened to me.

  6. At least he’ll prob get to watch the SB live on TV – not many Pats players get that pleasure.

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