Andrews thought his time in New England was coming to an end, but he’s glad to stick around and play with all the new additions.
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Patriots add Oklahoma RB Rhamondre Stevenson in draft
After securing a potential long-term solution at quarterback and loading up with defensive players who play close to the line of scrimmage, the New England Patriots used the final day of the draft to address needs on both sides of the ball
Patriots trade up, draft Alabama defensive tackle in second round
New England takes another Crimson Tide player – Christian Barmore – then adds Oklahoma defensive end Ronnie Perkins with the No. 96 pick.
NFL notebook: Mac Jones secretly wanted to land in New England
Though many draft experts expected the Alabama QB to be taken by the 49ers with the No. 3 pick, he slid to the Patriots at No. 15, but he says he “really wanted to go to the Patriots all along.”
Patriots draft a quarterback – Alabama’s Mac Jones
Jones, who led the Crimson Tide to the national championship, is taken by New England with the 15th pick in the first round.
QB position still in spotlight for Patriots entering draft
New England is looking for a franchise quarterback after losing Tom Brady, but Bill Belichick isn’t tipping his hand about taking one in the draft.
Patriots need QB, remain wild card holding 15th overall pick
Year 1 without Tom Brady was rough for the New England Patriots
Receiver Julian Edelman announces retirement after 11 seasons with Patriots
Julian Edelman, slowed by a knee injury and limited to six games last season, was listed in NFL transactions as having his contract terminated with a failed physical designation.
Patriots receiver Julian Edelman announces retirement
New England cut the 34-year-old Monday, and soon after he retired in a video posted on Twitter. “I’ve always said I’m going to go until the wheels come off,” Edelman said in the video. “And they finally have fallen off.”
Patriots notebook: Julian Edelman’s chronic knee troubles will force difficult decision
Julian Edelman has been a longtime anchor for the New England offense, but his knee issues could prevent the Patriots from counting on his availability.