Patriots Trade Center, Rookie Steps Up

0:00It's April 6th. Welcome to NFL News Today, powered by AI. I'm Corey with the story. Patriots are shaking up their offensive line, big time. They traded center gear at Bradbury to the Chicago Bears for a 2027 5th round pick. Rookie Jared Wilson, who played left guard last season despite being drafted as a center, now steps into that starting center spot for year 2. Bradbury came over in free agency after starting with the Minnesota Vikings. He started all 21 games last year, brought leadership and energy to the line, and connected well with quarterback Drake May. Coach Mike Vrable praised Bradbury's professionalism, saying he showed up prepared every day, led the group, and stayed durable. Wilson called last year's line special, bummed to lose not just Bradbury, but the whole crew. More changes hit the line with swing tackles, but Darian Lowe and Thayer Munford Jr. out, plus Yasser Durant signing to the U.F.L. Ben Brown sticks around as the top back up at Garden Center heading into 2026.

1:02Bears snag a proven leader in Bradbury, joining expat Joe Thuney and though host New England next season. Pat's line rebuilds around Wilson, aiming to gel quick for the grind ahead.