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Bears Agree to Acquire Patriots Center Garrett Bradbury for 2027 Fifth-Round Pick

The pending deal addresses Chicago’s sudden center vacancy after Drew Dalman’s retirement, with processing at the start of the NFL’s new league year.

Overview

  • Multiple outlets reported the agreement, with NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport first on the trade and ESPN’s Adam Schefter reporting the 2027 fifth-round compensation.
  • The transaction is not official until the new league year opens on Wednesday, when trades and contracts can be processed.
  • Chicago placed Pro Bowl center Drew Dalman on the reserve/retired list after he informed the team of his decision earlier in the week.
  • Bradbury, 30, started every regular-season and playoff game for New England last year, logging more than 1,300 snaps and carrying a modest 2026 cap hit reported in the $4.6–$5.7 million range.
  • New England is expected to move second-year lineman Jared Wilson to center and gains roughly $5.7 million in cap space with about $1.2 million in dead money from the trade.