5 extremely early Vikings cut candidates for the 2024 offseason
By Chris Schad
Garrett Bradbury - C
The Vikings brought Garrett Bradbury back on a three-year deal in free agency, but that doesn't mean they are committed to the 28-year-old for the long haul.
Bradbury's contract is worth a total of $15.7 million, but it only contained $9.7 million in guaranteed money. On top of that, $5.15 million was guaranteed as a signing bonus, leaving plenty of flexibility on the back end of the contract.
Bradbury has been a disappointment since he was selected in the first round of the 2019 draft but had the best year of his career under Kevin O'Connell. Even with last year's success, Bradbury still ranked third among centers with 29 pressures allowed. This is even more concerning, given Bradbury missed the final four games of the regular season with a back injury.
If Bradbury continues to struggle or his back is still an issue, the Vikings could save $3.2 million in cap space by releasing him next spring. That could lead the Vikings to try to obtain a center in free agency or add a replacement in next year's draft.