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Yahoo
3 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Longtime Patriots captain, center David Andrews to retire from NFL
FOXBORO, Mass. (WPRI) — New England Patriots center David Andrews, who was released by the team in March, is officially retiring from the NFL. His retirement announcement will be held at 3:30 p.m. Monday at Gillette Stadium. The 32-year-old spent his entire career with the Patriots after joining the team as a rookie free agent in May 2015 out of the University of Georgia. He went on to start 121 games and help the team win two Super Bowls. He was also selected as the center for the Patriots' 2010s All-Decade Team. BACKGROUND: Patriots release longtime captain, center David Andrews Andrews is recovering from shoulder surgery, according to ESPN's Mike Reiss, which limited him to four games last year. Andrews being released is similar to what happened with wide receiver Julian Edelman, who had a chronic knee injury and was let go by the Patriots before he announced his retirement in 2021. Download the and apps to get breaking news and weather alerts. Watch or with the new . Follow us on social media: Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
USA Today
26-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Aaron Rodgers open to retiring as member of Packers if the team asks
Aaron Rodgers open to retiring as member of Packers if the team asks Quarterback Aaron Rodgers said he doesn't completely understand the idea of retiring with one team but is open to the idea if the Green Bay Packers ask him when he's done playing pro football. In the past, retiring players have returned to officially retire as a member of that team. For example, long-time kicker Mason Crosby retired as a member of the Packers in March. While it doesn't sound like Rodgers -- who played 18 seasons in Green Bay -- would open the dialogue, he's willing to entertain the idea if the Packers ask. "I'm not sure yet. If they approached me, I probably would," Rodgers said, via a live taping of the YNK Podcast in Austin, Texas. Rodgers, 41, is currently a free agent, although it is widely believed he'll play the 2025 season with the Pittsburgh Steelers -- so any retirement from the game might be at least another year off. The future Pro Football Hall of Famer played the last two seasons with the New York Jets, who completed a trade for Rodgers from the Packers in 2023. Rodgers, who is from California, mentioned growing up as a San Francisco 49ers fan and understanding how "cool" it was to see legendary players like Jerry Rice come back to the team to retire. But he also knows a symbolic retirement with the Packers isn't exactly required -- he'll eventually go into the team's Hall of Fame and could have his No. 12 retired, and the Pro Football Hall of Fame awaits once he's retired for five years. And a one-day celebration of his accomplishments with the Packers and in football won't change how he feels about the Packers. "There's a lot of love for me and how I feel about the team," Rodgers said. Rodgers, a 2005 first-round pick of the Packers, made 10 Pro Bowls and was named the NFL's MVP four times while in Green Bay. He also led the Packers to a win in Super Bowl XLV and was named to the NFL's 2010s All-Decade Team. His 18 seasons and 475 passing touchdowns with the Packers are both team records.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
National reaction to the Ravens releasing kicker Justin Tucker
The Justin Tucker era is over in Baltimore. The Ravens have decided to release the veteran kicker on Monday after a three-day rookie minicamp. The move comes as Tucker faces allegations of sexually inappropriate behavior and misconduct. Advertisement The league had previously traveled to Baltimore to begin interviewing massage therapists who have accused Tucker of inappropriate sexual behavior, according to three women who participated in the inquiry. The interviews are part of an investigation by the league, launched in response to a total of 16 massage therapists at eight different spas in the Baltimore area who have accused Tucker of inappropriate behavior that allegedly occurred during the 2012 to 2016 time period. Tucker leaves Baltimore as a seven-time Pro Bowl selection, an eight-time All-Pro, a member of the 2010s All-Decade Team, and the Highest career FG% % in NFL history (89.1%, min. 100 attempts). Advertisement With the news now official, we're looking at the national reaction to the Ravens' blockbuster decision. This article originally appeared on Ravens Wire: National reaction to the Ravens releasing kicker Justin Tucker
USA Today
08-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Florida football great Maurkice Pouncey inducted into 2025 Florida Athletics Hall of Fame
Florida football great Maurkice Pouncey inducted into 2025 Florida Athletics Hall of Fame The University of Florida announced its 2025 Florida Athletics Hall of Fame 2025 inductees on Wednesday and included offensive lineman Maurkice Pouncey among the seven student-athletes to earn the honor. Originally from Lakeland, Florida, appeared in 41 games for the Gators while starting 39 of them from 2007-2009. His efforts as an All-American right guard and center helped lead the Gators to their last SEC and national title in 2008. He became the first Gator in program history to win the Rimington Trophy — awarded annually to the nation's best center — in 2009. He also collected First-Team All-America honors from Walter Camp, Sporting News and the FWAA following that season, and was a unanimous First-Team All-SEC selection on top of all that. Maurkice Pouncey's NFL career Pouncey was selected in the first round (16th overall) by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2010 NFL draft, beginning a 10-year career that kept him in the Steel City for a full decade by finishing third in the Rookie of the Year award vote. He started all 134 games he appeared for the Steelers and was a two-time First-Team All-Pro, a three-time Second-Team All-Pro, a nine-time Pro Bowl selection and a member of the NFL's 2010s All-Decade Team. Full 2025 Florida Athletics Hall of Fame Class Theresa Andrews, swimming (1981-83) Charlotte Browning, track and field/cross country (2008-10) Kitty Cullen, lacrosse (2010-13) Marquis Dendy, track and field (2012-15) Lauren Haeger, softball (2012-15) Kytra Hunter, gymnastics (2012-15) Maurkice Pouncey (2007-09) Florida Athletics Hall of Fame Class induction info Inductees will be honored at the UF athletics Hall of Fame Banquet, scheduled for Oct. 17, ahead of Florida's home football game the following day against the Mississippi State Bulldogs.
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Florida Makes Major Maurkice Pouncey Announcement
From 2007 to 2009, the Florida Gators football program won 35 games, including a BCS national championship and the Sugar Bowl. The first name to come to mind regarding the late 2000s Gators is undoubtedly Heisman Trophy Award quarterback Tim Tebow. However, Tebow's greatness would not have reached its otherworldly peak without his center, Maurkice Pouncey. Just 16 years removed from his final game in Gainesville, the University of Florida is adding Pouncey, one of its most decorated offensive linemen, to the Hall of Fame. Maurkice Pouncey Pouncey, a cornerstone of the Gators' 2008 national championship squad and one of the most dominant centers in college and pro football, will be inducted into the UF Athletics Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2025. Per the Gainesville Sun's Kevin Brockway, he joins seven other inductees in a ceremony set for October 17, the night before Florida hosts Mississippi State at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Advertisement Pouncey, a Lakeland native, was the anchor of Florida's offensive line during the height of the Urban Meyer era. He made 11 starts as a true freshman before becoming the full-time starter at center in 2008. The Gators hoisted the BCS title trophy in 2008, but his best performances came in 2009, his final year with the program. Pouncey earned the Rimington Trophy in 2009 as the nation's best center, while being named a first-team All-SEC and All-American honoree. His dominance didn't end in Gainesville. The Pittsburgh Steelers selected Pouncey with the 18th overall pick in the 2010 NFL Draft. He dominated the 2010s as one of the most reliable centers in the league, earning a spot on the NFL 2010s All-Decade Team. During his 11-year NFL career, he made nine Pro Bowls, three second-team All-Pros, and two first-team All-Pro squads. Advertisement Pouncey becomes the latest Gator great to be immortalized in orange and blue, joining a long list of legends who helped shape the program into a college football powerhouse. A 2008 Florida national championship team staple, he joins teammates Percy Harvin, Tim Tebow, Chas Henry, Joe Haden, Brandon James, Reggie Nelson, and Brandon Spikes in the school's athletic Hall of Fame. Related: Florida Basketball Nearly Falls Out of Preseason Top 25 Despite Winning NCAA Tournament Title
