Patriots Rumors: Veteran Starter In Agreement On Expected Deal

The New England Patriots found a replacement for David Andrews.

Garrett Bradbury reached an agreement on a two-year deal with New England, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Tuesday. The Patriots reportedly will pay him up to $12 million, with $3.8 million guaranteed.

Bradbury, 29, isn’t going to singlehandedly fix the offensive line issues at One Patriot Place, but he does provide a steady veteran presence in the room. Pro Football Focus ranked him 27th among all centers in the NFL in 2024, though he was reliable, playing every single snap for the Minnesota Vikings.

The Vikings ultimately felt it was time to move on and look for upgrades, though, releasing their longtime center last week after signing Ryan Kelly. Bradbury finished his career in Minnesota with 88 starts in 88 total games played.

Andrews, 32, was officially released last Thursday. Patriots owner Robert Kraft released a statement along with the news of his longtime captain’s release and wished him the best in his future endeavors.