Waived by the New England Patriots on Monday, center Jake Andrews is headed for the offseason program of the Houston Texans on Tuesday.

The NFL awarded Andrews to Houston as a waiver claim, the Texans announced.

The former Stanhope Elmore and Troy standout becomes the latest piece in the offseason overhaul of the Houston offensive line as he makes his way back after missing the 2024 season.

Of the five offensive linemen who played the most snaps for the Texans last season, only former Monroe County High School and Alabama State standout Tytus Howard and Juice Scruggs remain.

Scruggs and fellow 2023 NFL Draft choice Jarrett Patterson are listed as center/guards on the Houston roster. The Texans have listed Andrews as a center.

While trading Laremy Tunsil and Kenyon Green and allowing Shaq Mason to reach free agency this offseason, Houston signed former Alabama All-American Cam Robinson and Laken Tomlinson as free agents.

A 2017 All-State selection at Stanhope Elmore High School in Millbrook, Andrews earned All-Sun Belt recognition in 2022 with Troy, where he played center and guard in five seasons with the Trojans.

A fourth-round selection in the 2023 NFL Draft, Andrews played in 16 games, with one start, as a rookie, when he had 70 offensive snaps and 50 special-teams plays.

At his second NFL training camp, Andrews sustained a meniscus injury and went on season-ending injured reserve on Aug. 5.

Andrews comes to the Texans with two seasons remaining on a four-year, $4.648 million contract.

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Mark Inabinett is a sports reporter for Alabama Media Group. Follow him on X at @AMarkG1.