New England Patriots captain center David Andrews. Greg M. Cooper/Associated Press

Patriots center David Andrews, who left in the first quarter of a 30-13 loss to the San Francisco 49ers with a shoulder injury and didn’t return, is getting multiple medical opinions before making a decision, according to a source.

The veteran has fought through injuries before. Andrews is trying to make the best decision for now, as well as the future, the source added. While the Patriots’ captain has had some days off during the week and has been on the injury report for a hip problem, this is a new injury.

Andrews played in all 17 games last season, playing every offensive snap. Given he calls the protections at the line, his loss would be significant. Against the 49ers, Nick Leverett came in to replace him, and would likely start against the Miami Dolphins Sunday if needed.

The Patriots are relatively thin at the position. Beyond Andrews, no one has extensive experience playing the position. The Patriots are also dealing with multiple injured players on the line, namely tackles Vederian Lowe, Caedan Wallace and guard Michael Jordan.

PATRIOTS VETERAN defensive tackle Davon Godchaux thinks some of his teammates are trying a little too hard to be the hero of the defense – and it’s hurting the team.

He discussed his concerns about the defense during a radio appearance on WEEI on Monday. A year ago, the message would likely have been that players aren’t doing their jobs. Godchaux had a slightly harsher message.

“We just all gotta get on the same page,” Godchaux said. “We got guys – just being honest – some guys just being kind of selfish.”

What did Godchaux mean by “selfish?” He was talking about defenders playing outside of the system to try and make big plays, whether that’s taking a risk for an interception or trying too hard to get a big sack.

We may have seen a good bit of that Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers. Patriots defenders were criticized for losing contain on the 49ers’ offense, opening the door for big plays.

“I get it. I mean, we’re down,” Godchaux said. “Guys want to make plays. I get it. But everybody’s got to play – I’m talking about defense – everybody has to play as 11. … I’ve seen a lot of football where I can tell – and I’m not calling nobody out. I know guys are just trying to make plays. And I get it. Everybody is trying to make a play to get us back in the game.”

The 6-foot-3, 330-pound Godchaux is a key part of the Patriots’ defense, acting as a big run stuffer in the middle of the defensive line. The 29-year-old is now in his third season in New England. There were concerns in training camp that Godchaux’s contract could be an issue. However, he and the Patriots came together for a two-year contract extension to keep him in New England through 2026.

RAIDERS: Las Vegas has opened up to the idea of trading star wide receiver Davante Adams, a person with knowledge of the situation confirmed Tuesday.

Adams’ relationship with Coach Antonio Pierce has deteriorated over time, the person indicated. And Adams, who missed Sunday’s game against the Browns with a hamstring injury, said on a weekly podcast appearance where he was asked about a recent report that he had played his final game with the Raiders.

“All I can control is the next thing I’m on to,” he said.

COWBOYS: Dallas placed defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence on injured reserve with a foot injury, sidelining their second-best pass rusher behind Micah Parsons for at least four games.

The Cowboys filled Lawrence’s roster spot by signing defensive end K.J. Henry off Cincinnati’s practice squad. Parsons is also expected to miss Dallas’ game Sunday night at Pittsburgh with a sprained ankle. Lawrence and Parsons were injured in the second half of last week’s 20-15 victory at the New York Giants. Dallas’ open week falls during Lawrence’s first four weeks on IR.

It’s just the second significant injury in the past eight seasons for Lawrence, who struggled with injuries early in his career. The 32-year-old’s streak of 44 consecutive starts will end against the Steelers.

BILLS: Buffalo edge rusher Von Miller was suspended four games by the NFL for violating the league’s personal conduct policy.

The NFL did not reveal the reason for the suspension, which comes as Buffalo (3-1) prepares to play at the Houston Texans on Sunday. Miller, the NFL’s active leader in sacks, is eligible to rejoin the Bills ahead of their home game against Miami on Nov. 3.

Miller was accused last November of assaulting his pregnant girlfriend at their home outside Dallas during the Bills’ bye week. He turned himself in to police after being accused of third-degree felony assault of a pregnant woman, which is punishable by two to 10 years in prison and a $10,000 fine.

BROWNS: Cleveland rookie defensive tackle Mike Hall Jr. was suspended for five games by the NFL for violating the league’s personal conduct policy following his arrest this summer for a domestic altercation.

The league said Hall will be eligible for reinstatement on Oct. 7, meaning he has already served four games of the suspension. The 21-year-old was placed on the commissioner’s exempt list last month as a result of the initial charge. Hall was charged with domestic violence on Aug. 13 following the incident involving his fiancee at the home they share in Avon, Ohio.

STEELERS: Russell Wilson ‘s balky right calf is improving. It just might not heal in time for him to wrest the Pittsburgh Steelers’ starting quarterback job away from Justin Fields, at least in the short term.

Coach Mike Tomlin said Tuesday he expects Wilson to see an uptick in his workload during practice this week, though Fields is expected to get the nod for a fifth straight week when Pittsburgh (3-1) hosts Dallas (2-2) on Sunday night.