The New England Patriots took what they hope is a crucial step towards solidifying their offensive line in entrance of quarterback Drake Maye by agreeing to a two-year contract with free agent heart Garrett Bradbury, sources instructed ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Tuesday.
Bradbury was launched by the Minnesota Vikings on Monday, and the Patriots pounced rapidly with a deal price as much as $12 million that features $3.8 million assured, the sources instructed Schefter.
Bradbury will probably be a high candidate to fill the void created when the Patriots launched veteran heart David Andrews final Thursday. The Patriots nonetheless have uncertainty on the left facet of their offensive line, however with Bradbury at heart, Mike Onwenu at proper guard and free agent signee Morgan Moses at proper deal with, they seem to have three key gamers in place in entrance of Maye, arguably their high asset.
Bradbury, 29, was chosen 18th total in 2019 and began all 88 video games he appeared in for the Vikings — together with all 17 final season.
The Vikings signed him to a three-year extension after the 2022 season, however the deal had no assured cash for 2025. The Vikings designated his launch as a post-June 1 transaction, saving the workforce $5.25 million towards the wage cap.
Bradbury is likely one of the NFL’s smaller facilities at a listed weight of 300 kilos, and at occasions he has been overpowered by opposing defensive linemen.
The Vikings changed him with free agent Ryan Kelly, a four-time Professional Bowl choice in 9 years with the Indianapolis Colts.
ESPN’s Kevin Seifert contributed to this report.
