"Bears Pro Bowl center Drew Dalman has informed the team that he is retiring from the NFL at age 27. Dalman left Stanford in 2021, and after four seasons in Atlanta and one in Chicago, he has made the sudden and surprising decision to retire."
"The Bears signed Drew Dalman to a four-year deal worth $42 million last offseason. And the immediate return on investment was extraordinary. Dalman started all 17 games, earned a Pro Bowl trip, and was the team's Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award winner in 2025."
"Upon arrival, Dalman helped solidify Chicago's offensive line by fortifying the interior with fellow newcomers Joe Thuney and Jonah Jackson. I figured Dalman would be a major piece of the puzzle for the Bears moving forward as he entered his age-28 season."
Drew Dalman, the Chicago Bears' Pro Bowl center, has announced his retirement from the NFL at age 27 after just one season with the team. The Bears signed Dalman to a four-year, $42 million contract in the previous offseason. During his 2025 season, Dalman started all 17 games, earned Pro Bowl honors, and won the team's Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award. He played a key role in strengthening Chicago's offensive line alongside Joe Thuney and Jonah Jackson. His unexpected retirement forces the Bears to search for a new center to protect quarterback Caleb Williams and maintain offensive line stability for the 2026 season.
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