Patriots Trade Bradbury, Gain Draft Picks

0:00This is Corey with NFL News Today, powered by the Daily News Now. Subscribe for daily updates on your team. The New England Patriots are shaking up their offensive line by trading starting center Gared Bradbury to the Chicago Bears for 20, 27th round draft pick. Bradbury, who signed a two-year deal last spring, started all 21 games last season and provided steady play up front. Gared Wilson, the team's 2025 third round pick, now looks set to slide into the center role. He spent his rookie year at left guard, but kept working at center, his college position at Georgia. Coach Mike Rabel noted they prepared him weekly as a starter there. This shift creates a need at left guard, where options like Ben Brown and younger players exist, but may not be enough. The Patriots could target veteran free agents for quick help or eye mid-round draft prospects to build depth. Beyond the line of changes, Bradbury leaves as a key leader and mentor for guys like Wilson. He's the second respected veteran out the door recently, following wide receivers to

1:03fond digs, taking valuable experience with him. The move clears about $4,695,000 in salary cap space, putting the team $61,640,000 under the limit. It also boosts their 2027 draft haul to nine picks. Remember for this Dean and episode comes from our sponsor. Some travel miles to find peace. I just climb into bed and listen, S-O-L-I, solelypillow.com.