A serviceable stopgap acquisition that addresses an immediate need without inspiring confidence. Multiple headlines confirm Bradbury replaces retired Drew Dalman, giving Chicago a known quantity at center. The strongest signal is Caleb Williams actively building chemistry with Bradbury, suggesting offensive continuity matters most here. Fans are cautious, with draft buzz indicating the Bears may still target a long-term center upgrade. Bradbury stabilizes the position short-term, but likely remains a placeholder pending a higher-upside solution.
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This trade grades out as a slight overpay for the Chicago Bears — the team is getting approximately what they're paying for in on-field production. Garrett's on-field performance ranks in the lower half among NFL Cs, grading him as a rotational player at the position. His $4.8M average annual value ranks as below-market money for the C market. The production lines up closely with the price tag — rotational player production at below-market money, which is essentially paying fair market value. Garrett is squarely in his prime, which adds to the deal's upside — the team should get multiple productive seasons out of this contract. The 2-year, $9.5M deal ($3.8M guaranteed, 40%) keeps the commitment short, giving the team financial flexibility to move on if performance drops.
Contract Details
Length
2 years
Total Value
$9.5M
AAV
$4.8M
Guaranteed
$3.8M
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