Who the Chicago Bears could target at center after Drew Dalman’s sudden retirement

Why Drew Dalman abruptly retired at 27 after Pro Bowl season

Bears center Drew Dalman, a 2025 Pro Bowler, shockingly retired on Wednesday just after he completed his fifth and best season in the league with little details surrounding why – though more are beginning to surface.

Who the Chicago Bears could target at center after Drew Dalman’s sudden retirement

Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles' offseason to-do list got longer with the sudden retirement of center Drew Dalman. Here are five players the Bears could target to replace Dalman both in free agency and the draft.

Bears' Drew Dalman joins recent NFL stars to retire before age 30

Dalman is the latest young player to hang up his cleats during or before his prime

Real Reason Explained Why a Chicago Bears Star Retired at 27

The Chicago Bears were caught off guard this week when star center Drew Dalman made the unexpected decision to retire from professional football at just 27 years old. Dalman reportedly informed head coach Ben Johnson that he would not be returning for the upcoming season, bringing an abrupt end to a promising career only one year after signing a three-year, $43 million contract with the franchise. The move stunned many around the league, especia…

Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams' message after major career announcement

The Chicago Bears dramatically improved in the 2025 season, finishing 11‑6 after a 3‑14 record the previous year. They won the NFC North title and recorded the team’s first playoff victory in 15 years. At the center of this historic turnaround was quarterback Caleb Williams, who excelled behind an improved offensive line. Williams emerged as a breakout star last season, establishing himself as one of the NFL’s top young quarterbacks. In his soph…