Chicago Bears Acquire Center Garrett Bradbury in Trade with New England Patriots
The Chicago Bears have addressed their need for a center by agreeing to a trade with the New England Patriots. In this deal, the Bears will acquire center Garrett Bradbury in exchange for a 2027 fifth-round pick. Bradbury, who started all games for the Patriots last season, will bring his experience to the Bears' offensive line.
Despite Bradbury's solid performance, the Patriots decided to trade him to free up cap space. By moving Bradbury, the Patriots will save nearly $6 million in cap space for the upcoming season. This trade allows the Bears to fill the void left by the unexpected retirement of Drew Dalman.
With Bradbury joining the Bears, the Patriots will likely turn to Jared Wilson as their starting center for the 2026 season. Wilson, a former third-round pick, gained valuable experience playing guard for the Patriots last season. His transition to center, a position he played in college at Georgia, will be a key development for the Patriots' offensive line.
The trade between the Bears and the Patriots is pending official approval, which is expected to take place at the start of the league year on Wednesday. This move signifies a strategic decision by both teams to address their respective needs and strengthen their rosters for the upcoming season.