Garrett Bradbury Injury News & Updates
Keep up with the latest injuries from the Giants vs Patriots game on Monday with our National Football League injury report.Mar 18, 2025
Headed to New England
Bradbury and the Patriots agreed on a two-year, $12 million contract with $3.8 million guaranteed Tuesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
Bradbury will head to New England after starting all 88 of the regular-season games he played with the Vikings over six campaigns in Minnesota. He'll now be an integral piece of the Patriots' offensive line in 2025 and potentially years to come.
Mar 17, 2025
Cut by Minnesota
The Vikings announced Monday that they are releasing Bradbury, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
The 29-year-old from NC State has been an integral part of the Vikings offensive line since entering the NFL in 2019, starting all 88 of the regular-season games he's appeared in. However, with the team signing All-Pro Ryan Kelly earlier in March, it became clear Bradbury wasn't a part of Minnesota's future plans. The veteran center is now expected to draw interest from teams in need of offensive line depth before the 2025 season.
Oct 6, 2023
Good to go Sunday
Bradbury (back) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against Kansas City.
ANALYSIS
Minnesota's starting center will likely return this Sunday after missing the team's last three games with a back issue. Bradbury has started all 58 games he's appeared in for the Vikings since he was drafted in 2018.
Oct 5, 2023
Practices Thursday
Bradbury (back) practiced in full Thursday after participating on a limited basis Wednesday, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
The starting center last played in the Vikings' season opener against the Buccaneers. Bradbury left that contest with the injury. The fifth-year pro has 58 career starts in 58 games.
Oct 1, 2023
Remains out
Bradbury (back) is inactive for Sunday's matchup against the Panthers, Ben Goessling of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
ANALYSIS
Bradbury will miss a third straight game due to a back injury. In his absence, Austin Schlottmann should draw another start at center.
Sep 29, 2023
Officially questionable for Sunday
Bradbury (back) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game at the Panthers.
ANALYSIS
Bradbury seems to be relatively close to returning from a back injury that kept him out in Week 2 and Week 3, but Minnesota won't say for sure until inactives are listed prior to kickoff Sunday. If he sits again, Austin Schlottman should continue to fill in at center.
Sep 24, 2023
Won't play Sunday
Bradbury (back) is inactive for Sunday's matchup against the Chargers.
ANALYSIS
As expected, Bradbury will miss a second straight game after suffering a back injury during Minnesota's season-opening loss to Tampa Bay. In Bradbury's absence, Austin Schlottmann is expected to start at center again.
Sep 24, 2023
Unlikely to play Sunday
Bradbury (back) is likely to sit Sunday against the Chargers, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
The center left Minnesota's Week 1 loss to Tampa Bay, missed the team's Week 2 defeat to Philadelphia and sat out Wednesday's practice before participating on a limited basis Thursday and Friday. The 2019 first-round pick has started all 58 games he's played in over five NFL seasons. Bradbury will aim to make his return to the lineup in Week 4 versus Carolina.
Sep 23, 2023
Status in question for Sunday
Bradbury (back) is listed as questionable for Sunday's contest against the Chargers.
ANALYSIS
Bradbury departed Week 1 action due to a back injury and wasn't able to suit up Week 2 in Philadelphia. After opening this week with no activity at Wednesday's practice, the Vikings' regular starting center was able to finish it with back-to-back limited sessions. Still, Bradbury's status is up in the air ahead of Sunday's 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff.
Sep 13, 2023
Out Week 2
Bradbury (back) will not play Thursday against the Eagles, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Bradbury exited the team's Week 1 loss to Tampa Bay early with the injury and was unable to return. It was reported Monday that he'd be day-to-day but with the short week, the NC State product will remain sidelined. Austin Schlottmann should get the start at center Thursday against Philadelphia.
Sep 11, 2023
Day-to-day per coach
Coach Kevin O'Connell said Monday that Bradbury (back) was day-to-day ahead of Thursday's game at Philadelphia, Dane Mizutani of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
ANALYSIS
If nothing else, O'Connell's comments at least suggest that the back injury that forced Bradbury out of Sunday's loss versus Tampa Bay prematurely is not season-threatening. Whether he'll be ready for game action on a short turnaround in Week 2 remains up in the air though. Austin Schlottman would likely be in line to start at center Thursday if Bradbury can't go.
Sep 10, 2023
Done for the day
Bradbury (back) will not return to Sunday's contest against Tampa Bay, Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Bradbury was forced out with a back injury during the first half, and it appears this issue is significant enough to keep him out for the remainder of Sunday's season opener. Minnesota's next contest will come on the road against Philadelphia on Thursday, so it will be worth monitoring the 27-year-old's status on Monday's injury report for more clarity on this back injury.
Sep 10, 2023
Exits with injury
Bradbury is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Buccaneers with a back injury, Andrew Krammer of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
ANALYSIS
Bradbury sat out five games last season due to a back issue, though it's unclear if this previous injury is related to his departure from Sunday's contest. In his place, Austin Schlottmann has stepped in at center for the Vikings.
Mar 14, 2023
Sticking with Vikings
Bradbury agreed to terms Tuesday on a new contract with the Vikings, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
Bradbury, a 2019 first-round pick of Minnesota's, will continue his career as Kirk Cousins' starting center. The 27-year-old has developed as one of the better centers in the league, so his return provides optimism for continued stability on offense as a whole.
Jan 13, 2023
Officially cleared
Bradbury doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's wild-card matchup against the Giants.
ANALYSIS
Bradbury missed the final six weeks of the regular season with a back injury, but he's been cleared for action Sunday after logging full practices Thursday and Friday. The 27-year-old should slide back into his usual spot as the Vikings' starting center.
Jan 12, 2023
Logs full practice Thursday
Bradbury (back) participated in practice fully Thursday.
ANALYSIS
Bradbury was forced to miss sit out the final six weeks of the regular season as he dealt with a back injury. After improving from his limited practice Wednesday, it appears the center is on track to play Sunday against the Giants. If Bradbury faces any setbacks, expect Greg Mencz to start in relief of the 27-year-old.
Jan 6, 2023
Officially out Week 18
Bradbury (back) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bears.
ANALYSIS
Bradbury will miss his fifth consecutive contest while dealing with a back injury. However, it appears the 27-year-old could still manage to return in time for the divisional round of the playoffs starting next week, according to Carmen Vitali of Fox Sports. In his stead, either Chris Reed or Greg Mancz could step in as Minnesota's starting center Week 18.
Jan 3, 2023
Anticipates postseason return
The Vikings are hopeful that Bradbury (back) will be ready to return for the playoffs, Carmen Vitali of Fox Sports reports.
ANALYSIS
Bradbury has now been sidelined for each of Minnesota's last four games as a result of a back issue, though it sounds as if he's currently aiming for a postseason return. Should the 27-year-old eventually miss the Week 18 matchup in Chicago, veteran center Greg Mancz, who the Vikings signed to their active roster Tuesday, would be in line to start.
Dec 30, 2022
Out again Week 17
Bradbury (back) has been ruled out for Sunday's game at Green Bay.
ANALYSIS
Bradbury will be sidelined for the fourth straight game as he continues to manage a back injury. Austin Schlottmann should make another start at center for Minnesota this weekend.
Dec 22, 2022
Won't play vs. Giants
Bradbury (back) is listed as out for Saturday's game versus the Giants, Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
ANALYSIS
Bradbury will miss his third consecutive game as he works to recover from a lingering back injury. Austin Schlottman should draw another start at center in Bradbury's absence.
Dec 17, 2022
Inactive Saturday
Bradbury (back) is listed as inactive for Saturday's contest against the Colts.
ANALYSIS
Bradbury's absence will mark his second straight game missed as the result of a back injury. In his absence, Austin Schlottmann will presumably get another start at center.
Dec 12, 2022
Should return Saturday
Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell said that Bradbury (back) is expected to play Saturday against the Colts, Carmen Vitali of Fox Sports reports.
ANALYSIS
Bradbury was ruled inactive for Sunday's loss to the Lions due to a back issue that limited him in practice during Week 13 prep. However, barring any additional setbacks, it appears the 27-year-old should be able to recover in time despite Minnesota's slightly shorter week of practice. Bradbury has started all 57 of his regular-season games with Minnesota since 2019.
Dec 11, 2022
Out Sunday
Bradbury (back) is inactive Sunday against the Lions.
ANALYSIS
Bradbury was able to practice in limited fashion throughout the week, but he is still ailing enough to not take the field Sunday. In his place, Austin Schlottmann will likely start at center.
Dec 9, 2022
Dealing with back injury
Bradbury (back) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Lions.
ANALYSIS
Bradbury practiced in limited fashion throughout the week, which makes his status a bit murky heading into Sunday's game. If he is unable to suit up, Austin Schlottmann will likely serve as Minnesota's starting center.
May 3, 2022
Fifth-year option declined
The Vikings declined the fifth-year option on Bradbury's rookie contract Monday, Ben Goessling of the Star Tribune reports.
ANALYSIS
Bradbury was drafted with the 18th overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft, but he struggled with pass protection as a rookie and was eventually benched for part of last season in favor of Mason Cole. It's unclear if he'll return to his starting role in 2022, but Bradbury will be a free agent following the campaign.
Nov 16, 2021
Returns to active roster
Bradbury was activated off of the reserve/COVID-19 list Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
The center had missed the last two contests while going through league protocols, but he will return to his starting spot for Sunday's matchup with the Packers. The Vikings will get their 2019 first rounder back ahead of a huge divisional contest.
Nov 4, 2021
Placed on reserve/COVID-19 list
Bradbury was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday, Craig Peters of the Vikings' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Bradbury has been the Vikings starting center since he was selected in the first-round in 2019, and he has played nearly 100 percent of the Vikings offensive snaps since. If he can't go on Sunday against the Ravens it will be the first missed game of his career. Mason Cole would likely step into the starting role.
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