Reports: Eagles Guard Andrews Seeking Help For Depression

Philadelphia, PA (AHN) - Philadelphia right guard Shawn Andrews has sought professional help to help his bout with depression, multiple media outlets reported Monday.

The two-time Pro Bowler has skipped the Eagles' first weeks of training camp and also didn't attend the team's voluntary workouts in June. His no-show has cost Andrews $15,000 a day in fines.

Andrews spoke to the Philadelphia Inquirer and Philadelphia Daily News, admitting that his depression has dragged for the worse.

"I'm willing to admit that I've been going through a very bad time with depression," Andrews told the Daily News. "I've finally decided to get professional help. It's not something that blossomed up overnight. I'm on medication, trying to get better."

"After finally deciding to get professional help, I felt like maybe talking about my situation could be a blessing to someone else going through the same things," he told the Inquirer. "Regardless of whether you're a celebrity or you play for the Philadelphia Eagles and you're in the limelight, you still go through problems."

The former first-round pick is set to rejoin the Eagles after a visit to the doctor Thursday.