"Tyler Linderbaum, the 25-year-old free-agent-to-be was a first-round pick (25th overall) by the Baltimore Ravens in the 2022 NFL Draft. In Baltimore, Linderbaum was a four-year starter who missed just two games and made the Pro Bowl in each of the last three seasons. Pro Football Focus had Linderbaum as the fifth-highest-graded center in 2025 and views him as one of the league's best run-blockers at his position."
"Given how important the run game is to the success of Bears Head Coach Ben Johnson's offense, you don't have to squint to see the fit. PFF has Tyler Linderbaum as its third-best available free agent going into this offseason. The analytics site projects the University of Iowa product to land a four-year deal that pays him an average of $20 million per year and includes $53 million in guarantees."
The Chicago Bears are moving quickly to find a replacement after Pro Bowl center Drew Dalman announced his retirement. Two primary targets have emerged: Tyler Linderbaum, a 25-year-old free agent from the Baltimore Ravens, and Tyler Biadasz, recently released by the Washington Commanders. Linderbaum was a four-year starter for Baltimore who made the Pro Bowl in three consecutive seasons and is graded as the fifth-best center by Pro Football Focus. His strong run-blocking abilities align well with Bears Head Coach Ben Johnson's offensive scheme. Biadasz is also being evaluated as the Bears explore their options in free agency.
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