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Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / May 31
Chicago Bears: NFL analyst reveals team’s best move of the 2026 NFL off-season
The Chicago Bears have had a very busy off-season. In addition to needing to find a new starting center (Drew Dalman suddenly and surprisingly retired), they have had to completely re-stock their secondary.
Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / May 28
Chicago Bears hint at frontrunner for biggest position battle
After winning the NFC North and making the Divisional Round, the Chicago Bears are strong at just about every position sans the defensive line. Drew Dalman sent the Bears a curveball this offseason when the 27-year-old center announced his retirement coming off of a Pro Bowl season in 2025.
Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / May 18
Chicago Bears secret weapon in 2026 could prove to be future starter next year
The Chicago Bears have had to address some sudden departures on offense this off-season. When center Drew Dalman decided to retire, they went out and acquired Garrett Bradbury to replace him.
The '4K-yard, 30-TD NFL seasons' quiz
How many of the NFL quarterbacks to rack up at least 4,000-passing-yards and toss at least 30 touchdowns in the same season can you name in six minutes?
Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / May 9
Chicago Bears’ top offseason addition already on shaky ground
The Chicago Bears were thrown for a loop back in early March when center Drew Dalman suddenly announced his retirement at the age of 27, leaving a gaping hole in the middle of the Bears’ offensive line.
Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season
A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.
Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / May 4
Chicago Bears’ draft haul could clear the way for blockbuster trade with Baltimore Ravens
Drew Dalman’s sudden retirement on the eve of free agency earlier this spring sent the Chicago Bears scrambling, but how Ryan Poles and the front office rapidly addressed the center position could open the door for some additional wheeling and dealing in the weeks ahead.
Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / April 30
Chicago Bears: Ravens wanted to trade for Logan Jones
The Chicago Bears might have found their long-term center in former Iowa center Logan Jones. After the sudden retirement of Drew Dalman this offseason, the Bears quickly addressed the position by trading with the New England Patriots for Garrett Bradbury and selecting Jones with the with the No.
Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / April 27
Chicago Bears invite son of franchise legend to try out at rookie mini camp
The Chicago Bears were shocked earlier this off-season when Pro Bowl center Drew Dalman suddenly decided to retire from the NFL. To replace him in the short-term, the Bears traded DJ Moore to the Buffalo Bills for Garrett Bradbury, who has one year remaining on his current contract.
Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / April 26
Chicago Bears receive mediocre grade for drafting Logan Jones
The Chicago Bears made sure to find a replacement for Drew Dalman in the 2026 NFL Draft. With the 57th pick, they selected center Logan Jones and are hoping he is the center of the future.
Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / March 6
NFL Rumors: Insider predicts Chicago Bears to make big free agent signing
Ryan Poles and the Chicago Bears had the task of freeing up cap space ahead of the new league year next week. Over the past few days, they were able to free up $44 million to earn them about $32 million in cap space.
Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / March 6
Chicago Bears victim of misreport on star center
The center position wasn’t supposed to be a hot button issue for the Chicago Bears entering the offseason. The Bears appeared to fix the position for the long term when the team signed center Drew Dalman to a four-year deal in 2025.
25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season
NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.
Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / March 6
Chicago Bears have one less option at center thanks to Chargers
After the Chicago Bears found out that center Drew Dalman would be retiring after five seasons at 27, the Bears needed to find someone to replace him. The Bears have options available on the free agent market when the new season opens on March 11 at 4 p.m.
Chicago Bears News / Football Analysis / March 6
Bears Pro Bowl Center Walks Away From $24M With No Explanation—Bears Lose $42M Anchor
One of the NFL’s most stunning retirement announcements in years landed on Tuesday, March 3, when Chicago Bears Pro Bowl center Drew Dalman, 27, informed the team he was stepping away from the game entirely.
Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / March 5
Chicago Bears: reason for Drew Dalman sudden retirement revealed by team insider
Last off-season, the Chicago Bears signed center Drew Dalman to a three-year $42 million contract. Their hope, of course, was that he would help solidify their interior offensive line.
Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / March 4
Chicago Bears: 3 affordable free agent centers who could replace Drew Dalman after retirement announcement
Last off-season, the Chicago Bears signed free agent center Drew Dalman to help fix their woeful offensive line. He certainly played a huge role in the unit’s turnaround, making the Pro Bowl in his first season with the Bears.
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / March 4
Four 2026 NFL Draft Prospects for the Bears to Replace Drew Dalman
Most Chicago Bears fans were talking about Maxx Crosby trade rumors this Tuesday afternoon when a bombshell report from ESPN's Adam Schefter changed the entire tenor of this offseason.
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / March 3
3 Most Logical Options For the Bears to Replace Drew Dalman at Center
The Chicago Bears were left reeling with the sudden retirement of Pro Bowl center Drew Dalman, who announced that he'd be hanging up the boots at the age of 27.
Chicago Bears News / Field Level Media / March 3
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.
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.
Chicago Bears News / Yardbarker / March 4
Bears hit with sudden massive need following stunning retirement
The Chicago Bears' to-do list just got longer.
Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / March 20, 2025
Drew Dalman explains major Chicago Bears decision
Almost as soon as the legal tampering window opened up, the Chicago Bears pounced on longtime Atlanta Falcons center Drew Dalman. It was a testament to how General Manager Ryan Poles and company feel Dalman will fit on the offensive line.
NFL News / ChiCitySports / March 10, 2025
Drew Dalman made huge sacrifice to join Chicago Bears, per report
The Chicago Bears wasted little time during the legal tampering window to agree to terms with former Atlanta Falcons center Drew Dalman. But the Bears weren’t the only team pursuing Dalman’s services.
Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / March 10, 2025
Drew Dalman reportedly took less money to join Bears
Out of all of the free agents the Falcons had entering the offseason, Drew Dalman was by far the most notable. The club’s starting center was one of the
Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / March 7, 2025
New report bodes well for Falcons to re-sign Drew Dalman
There doesn’t seem to be a consensus on what Drew Dalman will garner on the free agent market, but many believe he’ll be out of the Falcons’ price range.
Atlanta Falcons News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 4, 2025
Falcons Bracing To Lose C Drew Dalman
According to ESPN’s Dan Graziano and Jeremy Fowler, the Falcons would like to re-sign C Drew Dalman but are bracing for him to get more money in free agency. Fowler says Dalman will easily be the top free agent center available and should do quite well.
Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / March 3, 2025
Report: Falcons 'prepared to lose' Drew Dalman in free agency
Signs are pointing to the Falcons losing Drew Dalman in free agency. ESPN’s Dan Graziano and Jeremy Fowler reported that the club is prepared to lose the center this offseason.
Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / March 2, 2025
Drew Dalman projected to leave Falcons in free agency
The Falcons don’t have many of their own free agents to bring back, but one is garnering plenty of attention — Drew Dalman. From fourth-round pick to the most sought-after center on the free agent market, Dalman has taken the opportunity and run with it.
Atlanta Falcons News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 30, 2025
Bears & Patriots Teams To Watch For Falcons C Drew Dalman?
According to Jeremy Fowler, the Bears and Patriots are two early teams to watch as candidates to sign Falcons free agent C Drew Dalman. Both teams could
Atlanta Falcons News / Pro Football Rumors / October 30, 2024
Falcons designate key offensive lineman Drew Dalman for return
The Falcons have been without their starting center since a Week 3 loss to the Chiefs. It does not appear Atlanta will be missing its pivot much longer.
Atlanta Falcons News / Pro Football Rumors / September 24, 2024
Falcons place key offensive lineman on IR
Losing two starting offensive linemen significantly hindered the Falcons’ effort in a narrow loss to the Chiefs, and the NFC South team will be without one of those players for an extended period.
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