Chicago Bears C Garrett Bradbury was brought in to help continue the development of QB Caleb Williams, according to general manager Ryan Poles. "We felt like the best thing for us to do was to make that trade with a veteran center that's played with a young quarterback before, that's very good with his communication, smart, been in different systems," Poles said.

Chicago Bears C Garrett Bradbury is excited to be reunited with OG Joe Thuney. "He's just a special guy. He's a pro, he handles everything the right way. He's a good leader. He works his butt off, and he is consistent as they come," Bradbury said. "I had some fun times with him in college and we've kept up over the years, just obviously being in the NFL together and playing against him a few times. Definitely excited to get back together with him."

New England Patriots C Garrett Bradbury was officially traded to the Chicago Bears Wednesday, March 11, in exchange for a 2027 fifth-round draft choice.

New England Patriots C Garrett Bradbury was officially acquired by the Chicago Bears Wednesday, March 11, in exchange for a 2027 fifth-round draft choice.

New England Patriots OG Jared Wilson could move from left guard to center following the team's trade of C Garrett Bradbury to the Chicago Bears. Wilson played center at the University of Georgia.

New England Patriots LB Harold Landry (knee) did not participate in practice Friday, Jan. 23, and has been ruled out of the AFC Championship game. LB Marte Mapu (hip) was limited during practice and is listed as questionable. DT Joshua Farmer (hamstring), WR Mack Hollins (abdomen) and RB Terrell Jennings (head) fully participated in practice but are listed as questionable. C Garrett Bradbury (illness), CB Carlton Davis (head), LB Christian Elliss (hip), RB TreVeyon Henderson (shoulder), TE Hunter Henry (knee), OT Morgan Moses (non-injury), OT Thayer Munford (knee) and LB Robert Spillane (hand) fully participated in practice and are not on the injury report.

New England Patriots C Garrett Bradbury (illness), LB Harold Landry (knee) and LB Marte Mapu (hip) did not participate in practice Thursday, Jan. 22. CB Carlton Davis (concussion), LB Christian Elliss (hip), TE Hunter Henry (non-injury), WR Mack Hollins (abdomen), OT Morgan Moses (non-injury) and OT Thayer Munford (knee) were limited during practice. DT Joshua Farmer (hamstring), RB TreVeyon Henderson (shoulder), RB Terrell Jennings (head) and LB Robert Spillane (hand) fully participated in practice.

New England Patriots DT Khyiris Tonga (foot) did not participate in practice Friday, Jan. 9, and has been ruled out of the Wild Card playoff game. WR Kayshon Boutte (hamstring), LB Harold Landry (knee), OT Thayer Munford (knee) and CB Alex Austin (wrist) were limited during practice and are listed as questionable. RB TreVeyon Henderson (non-injury) did not practice but is not on the injury report. C Garrett Bradbury (illness), LB Jack Gibbens (elbow), TE Hunter Henry (non-injury), LB Anfernee Jennings (illness), OT Vederian Lowe (illness), OT Morgan Moses (illness), LB Robert Spillane (ankle) and OG Jared Wilson (concussion) fully participated in practice and are not on the injury report.

New England Patriots C Garrett Bradbury (illness), OT Vederian Lowe (illness), DT Khyiris Tonga (foot) and OT Thayer Munford (knee) did not participate in practice Thursday, Jan. 8. CB Alex Austin (wrist), WR Kayshon Boutte (hamstring), LB Harold Landry (knee) and OG Jared Wilson (concussion) were limited during practice. LB Jack Gibbens (elbow), TE Hunter Henry (non-injury), LB Anfernee Jennings (illness), OT Morgan Moses (illness) and LB Robert Spillane (ankle) fully participated in practice.

New England Patriots C Garrett Bradbury (illness), LB Anfernee Jennings (illness), OT Vederian Lowe (illness), OT Morgan Moses (illness) and DT Khyiris Tonga (foot) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Jan. 7. CB Alex Austin (wrist), LB Jack Gibbens (elbow), TE Hunter Henry (non-injury), LB Harold Landry (knee), OT Thayer Munford (knee), LB Robert Spillane (ankle) and OG Jared Wilson (concussion) were limited during practice.