Garrett Bradbury earns starting center role for the Chicago Bears

The Chicago Bears named Garrett Bradbury the team's starting center following the conclusion of the preseason. Bradbury joined the team via trade from the New England Patriots after the sudden retirement of Drew Dalman. Although the Bears selected Logan Jones in the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft, Bradbury secured the position through his performance in training camp. Offensive coordinator Press Taylor highlighted Bradbury's communication skills and command of the line of scrimmage as primary factors in his rapid integration. Bradbury will now anchor an offensive line that includes his former college teammate Joe Thuney. His ability to build a relationship with Williams remains a primary focus for the offense as the regular season begins.

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