"Bradbury, 30, started every game for the Patriots in 2025, all the way through their Super Bowl LX appearance. The seven-year NFL veteran helped significantly improve New England's offensive line this past season, aiding in protecting, and creating chemistry with, quarterback Drake Maye."
"The Bears urgently needed a new center following the surprise retirement of 27-year-old Drew Dalman earlier this week. Dalman was a Pro Bowler in 2025 and had signed a three-year, $42 million contract with Chicago last March."
"The reported trade would free up $5.7 million in cap space, according to Spotrac. When the trade and the release of Stefon Diggs become official, New England will have over $60 million to spend in free agency."
The New England Patriots traded center Garrett Bradbury to the Chicago Bears in exchange for a fifth-round draft pick. The Bears needed a replacement after Pro Bowler Drew Dalman's surprise retirement. Bradbury, 30, started all games for the Patriots in 2025, including their Super Bowl LX appearance, and significantly improved New England's offensive line while building chemistry with quarterback Drake Maye. The trade frees $5.7 million in cap space, bringing the Patriots' total available funds to over $60 million when combined with Stefon Diggs' release. Jared Wilson, a 22-year-old who played center at Georgia, could replace Bradbury as the in-house option after starting 17 games at left guard for New England in 2025.
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