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Reports: Bears Pro Bowl C Drew Dalman to retire at age 27

Chicago Bears center Drew Dalman is retiring at age 27 and after his first Pro Bowl season, according to multiple reports on Tuesday. Dalman signed a three-year, $42 million contract with the Bears last offseason after four years with the Atlanta Falcons.

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Chicago Bears center Drew Dalman shocked the NFL world on an otherwise slow Tuesday afternoon by announcing that he will retire from the NFL after just one season with the Chicago Bears.

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The 'Most passing + rushing TD games' quiz

How many of the NFL quarterbacks to pass and run for a TD in at least 20 games in their NFL career can you name in five minutes?

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2026 NFL Draft: 20 famous names who won't be drafted until the later rounds

Most of the NFL mock drafts focus on the early rounds, but there are still many prominent college players who will hear their names called later. These are just some of the big names that could hear their names in the later rounds.

Chicago Bears News / EasySportz / March 3

Running the Chicago Bears Offseason in GM Mode

I took over the Chicago Bears in GM Mode with a clear objective: turn a negative cap situation into real flexibility while strengthening key areas of the roster.

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / March 3

Bears' Pro Bowl offensive lineman makes stunning announcement that throws a massive wrench into the team's offseason plans

Days before the start of free agency, the Chicago Bears just got hit with a stunning announcement that throws a massive wrench into the rest of the team's offseason plans.

Chicago Bears News / Larry Brown Sports / March 3

Pro Bowl offensive lineman is retiring at 27

Pro Bowl offensive lineman Drew Dalman has abruptly decided to retire from the NFL at the age of 27. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that Dalman has informed the Chicago Bears of his intention to retire.

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2026 NFL Draft: Small-school prospects who will make a big impact

NFL prospects from major programs get most of the attention, but there are numerous examples of players drafted from small schools who have become difference-makers.

Drew Dalman News / Yardbarker / March 3

Bears hit with sudden massive need following stunning retirement

The Chicago Bears' to-do list just got longer.

The 25 greatest NFL players who never made a Pro Bowl

The 'Most 10-sack NFL seasons' quiz

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The 'Most passing + rushing TD games' quiz

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Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / March 3

Chicago Bears starter suddenly retires before 2026 NFL Draft

The Chicago Bears might have to make a change of plans before the 2026 NFL Draft. Going into the offseason, the Bears knew they needed to add a left tackle after Ozzy Trapilo suffered a knee injury that is expected to keep him out for most of the 2026 season.

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / March 3

Bears just got massive news on big-name defender ahead of NFL free agency with confirmation that he's now headed to the open market

Free agency in the NFL world is set to kick off next week and we're about to cross a critical deadline before the frenzy begins in regards to the franchise tag.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / March 3

Chicago Bears trending towards keeping $15 million free agent, report says

The Chicago Bears‘ defense could be about to see some significant turnover when free agency begins. Few positions pose more critical questions for general manager Ryan Poles and Chicago than at safety, where veterans Jaquan Brisker, C.J.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / March 3

4 NFL Scouting Combine Standouts Who Could Be on the Bears Radar in the First Round

The NFL Scouting Combine is the great equalizer of the pre-draft process. Every player, from the projected top pick to the future practice squad mainstays, is put on the same playing field, and it's often difficult to discern between the two when they're in shorts and a compression shirt.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / March 3

Free Agency Projection Has Bears Vying for Trio of Needed Players

The potential for Bears free agency additions appears limited because of their lack of salary cap space. In this respect, a projected free agency landing spot article by Sports Illustrated' Gilberto Manzano and Matt Verderame rings true to real life.

NFL News / Total Pro Sports / March 3

Stunning betting favorite emerges to land Maxx Crosby

Stunning betting favorite emerges to land Las Vegas Raiders star Maxx Crosby

A new favorite has emerged in the sweepstakes for superstar defensive end Maxx Crosby.

Report shares if Maxx Crosby has, will ask to be traded by Raiders

How realistic is a Maxx Crosby trade for Cowboys?

The 25 greatest NFL players who never made a Pro Bowl

The 'NFL's active 50-sack club' quiz

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / March 3

How Chicago Bears’ Ben Johnson aims to lean into Caleb Williams’ ‘magical talent’ in 2026

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams’ first season playing in head coach Ben Johnson’s system was a rousing success. Williams powered the Bears to

Chicago Bears News / Stadium Rant / March 3

Who Should The Chicago Bears Draft 25th Overall?

The Bears need Defense; they finished 29th in yards allowed per game and 24th in points allowed. This defensive style run by Dennis Allen is a turnover machine, leading the league with 33.

Olamide Zaccheaus News / A to Z Sports / March 3

Bears Free Agent Profile: Olamide Zaccheaus' fast start in Chicago fizzled out though one unlikely path to a return still remains

The NFL free agency window is getting closer and closer and the Chicago Bears are set to be an exciting team to watch when the madness begins. Before it gets to that point, the Bears have to first weigh the pros and cons of re-signing the players set to become free agents.

Chicago Bears News / HITC / March 3