Patriots quickly add former first-round pick to replace 10-year veteran after surprising release | Sporting News

The Patriots recently let go of their 10-year veteran center, David Andrews.

New England didn't take long to find its replacement at the position.

Former Vikings center Garrett Bradbury was released on Monday and is already in agreement on a two-year deal with the Pats, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter .

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Enter Bradbury, who will play in front of second-year QB Drake Maye.

Minnesota chose Bradbury in the first round in 2019 out of North Carolina State.

In six years with the Vikings, Bradbury started 92 games.

Minnesota had already found its center replacement with a two-year deal to former Colts starter Ryan Kelly.

According to PFF, Bradbury ranked 33rd out of 64 centers in the NFL in 2024.

The 29-year old measures 6-foot-3, 300 pounds.

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