Bears Pro Bowl Center Drew Dalman Retires at 27; Team May Recover $4M Bonus

Chicago Bears Pro Bowl center Drew Dalman, 27, has surprisingly retired from the NFL after five seasons, walking away from $24 million over the next two years of his three-year, $42 million deal. The Bears may seek to recover $4 million of his $6 million signing bonus. Dalman started all 17 games in 2025, earning his first Pro Bowl nod and playing every offensive snap. He ranked in the top 15 for run-blocking and pass-blocking, allowing just one sack. His retirement creates an offensive line need for Chicago.