Report: David Andrews released from hospital, still faces long recovery from blood clot in lungs
By Matt Dolloff, 985TheSportsHub.com
Patriots center David Andrews has been released from the hospital, according to Jim McBride of the Boston Globe. Andrews was treated for a blood clot in his lungs.
It’s an encouraging sign for Andrews’ short-term health that he’s out of the hospital. But long-term, he still faces a long recovery.
The Athletic’s Jeff Howe first reported Andrews’ hospitalization and added that his 2019 season is in jeopardy. Blood clots in the lungs cause a pulmonary embolism, which typically requires treatment for at least three months, according to the American Heart Association.
Even with a perfectly smooth recovery for Andrews, the Patriots are still looking at playing the majority of the 2019 season without their starting center since 2016. Fourth-year pro Ted Karras is expected to start at center while Andrews is out, marking the first opportunity in his career for extended playing time.
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