New England Patriots, Jonathan Jones
Jan 13, 2025; Foxborough, MA, USA; Mike Vrabel (left) poses for a photo with New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft (right) after a press conference at Gillette Stadium to introduce him as the Patriots new head coach. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images
The New England Patriots currently have two of their five starting offensive line positions filled, while the other three are vacant. One offensive line position that is vacant and could use an upgrade is the center position following the release of long-time starter and team captain David Andrews. Since the top center free agents are picked over, New England had to settle for a former 1st-round pick from the 2019 draft class.
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Minnesota Vikings, Garrett Bradbury
Jan 13, 2025; Glendale, AZ, USA; Minnesota Vikings center Garrett Bradbury (56) against the Los Angeles Rams during an NFC wild card game at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, the Patriots signed former Minnesota Vikings center and 18th overall pick from the 2019 draft, Garrett Bradbury, to a 2-year contract worth up to $12 million and $3.8 million guaranteed. Bradbury is on his second team and seventh year in the league with 88 starts at center. He turns 30 in June.
Sources: Former Vikings’ 2019 first-round pick Garrett Bradbury has reached agreement on a two-year deal worth up to $12 million, including $3.8 million guaranteed, with the New England Patriots.
Bradbury started all 88 games he played for the Vikings. The Patriots recently… pic.twitter.com/ukWqfBV8bP
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 18, 2025
The newcomer had a rough 2024 campaign
Minnesota Vikings, Garrett Bradbury
Jan 13, 2025; Glendale, AZ, USA; Minnesota Vikings center Garrett Bradbury (56) against the Los Angeles Rams during an NFC wild card game at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
Garrett Bradbury struggled during the 2024 campaign and was a liability in pass protection. Bradbury gave up 38 pressures, 28 hurries, six QB hits, and four sacks, posting a 50.5 pass-blocking grade in 18 starts. He surrendered the most pressures and hurries, the second-most QB hits, and the fifth-most sacks and ranked 25th in pass-blocking grade among 28 qualified centers who played a minimum of 50% of snaps (h/t) PFF.
The Minnesota Vikings signed Ryan Kelly and released Bradbury as a result.
A look at the New England Patriots’ current starting offensive line
Dec 6, 2020; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Joey Bosa (97) battler New England Patriots offensive tackle Mike Onwenu (71) at the line during the third quarter at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports
LT: Vederian Lowe
LG: Cole Strange/Layden Robinson
C: Garrett Bradbury
RG: Mike Onwenu
RT: Morgan Moses
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