The New England Patriots could potentially be looking at a replacement for David Andrews, who was informed he was being released by the team last week.
Minnesota Vikings center Garrett Bradbury could be an option for the organization if he is released, as noted by ESPN’s Mike Reiss on Sunday.
The Vikings recently signed former Indianapolis Colts longtime starting center Ryan Kelly. So the writing is already on the wall for Bradbury, a former first-round pick in the 2019 NFL draft.
Reiss wrote:
“The Vikings plan to release Bradbury if a trade can’t be worked out, sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter, and it seems unlikely a team will want to take on his $4.9 million base salary. So should Bradbury become a free agent in the coming days, it wouldn’t be a surprise if the Patriots sign him.”
Some have wondered if the Patriots would turn to veteran guard Cole Strange to slide over to center and take up the mantle left by Andrews. But the Patriots could lean in the experience route with a player like Bradbury instead.
It certainly wouldn’t hurt them to explore that option.
