US EditionBears Acquire Patriots Center Garrett Bradbury in Trade for 2027 5th Round Draft Pick
The Bears acquired Bradbury to replace Drew Dalman after his retirement, securing a veteran center who started all 17 games for the Patriots in 2025.
- On March 6, 2026, the Bears acquired Garrett Bradbury from the Patriots for a 2027 fifth-round pick, according to reports.
- Drew Dalman unexpectedly retired earlier this week, creating a vacancy at center, so Chicago Bears moved quickly to address the opening, prompting the trade.
- Bradbury started all 17 games in 2025 and logged more than 1,000 offensive snaps, demonstrating durability and strong performance.
- With Bradbury already acquired, the Bears gain an immediate veteran starter and likely pivot away from Tyler Linderbaum, Baltimore Ravens center, in free agency, as the move cannot be processed until the new league year.
- By securing Bradbury now, the Bears free resources to draft a long-term center such as Logan Jones or Connor Lew in April, and reallocate cap space toward other needs.
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Former NC State center Garrett Bradbury being traded to Chicago Bears
After spending last season with the New England Patriots, former NC State center Garrett Bradbury is on the move again. This time, he's reportedly landing with the Chicago Bears in a trade once the free agency window begins.
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Rockdale Citizen & Newton CitizenReports: Bears acquire C Garrett Bradbury in trade with Patriots
The Chicago Bears acted immediately to fill their vacancy at center, acquiring Garrett Bradbury from the New England Patriots on Friday in exchange for a 2027 fifth-round draft pick, according to multiple reports.
Bears acquire Patriots center Garrett Bradbury in trade for 2027 5th round draft pick
Just three days after losing Pro Bowl center Drew Dalman to a stunning early retirement, the Bears have found his successor, acquiring Garrett Bradbury from the Patriots for a 2027 fifth-round pick, according to CBS Sports lead NFL insider Jonathan Jones.
Bears trade for Patriots center Garrett Bradbury to fill key void after Pro Bowler’s shock retirement
Chicago is set to acquire offensive lineman Garrett Bradbury from the Patriots, with the deal not being processed until the new league year begins next Wednesday, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported on Friday.
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