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🚨 Drew Dalman RETIRES at 27?! Bears Hit With Massive O-Line Bombshell
The Chicago Bears have been hit with unexpected news just before NFL free agency. Starting center Drew Dalman has informed the team he is retiring at just 27 years old, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
With free agency approaching, this leaves a major hole on the Bears' offensive line and forces Ryan Poles and Ben Johnson to pivot quickly. How does Dalman’s retirement impact Caleb Williams? Will the Bears target a center in free agency or the 2026 NFL Draft?
We break down:
What Dalman meant to the Bears’ offensive line
Immediate center options in free agency
Draft prospects Chicago could…
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