On a day when the New England Patriots introduced their top free-agent additions like Milton Williams and Carlton Davis, there was an awkward undertone after the team released longtime center and captain David Andrews.

David Andrews took to social media on Thursday to thank the New England Patriots for 10 great years. In a surprising move, the longtime team captain was released Thursday morning, but Andrews is grateful for what the organization did for him throughout his career.

During a week where we saw Brandon Graham get to go out on his own terms with the Eagles, Andrews should have been able to retire as a Patriot.