Overview
- Dalman informed the team of his retirement at age 27 after five NFL seasons with Atlanta and Chicago, with no public reason given.
- He signed a three-year, $42 million deal in 2025, started all 17 games, played 1,154 snaps, allowed one sack and earned a Pro Bowl nod.
- The Bears are hosting former Commanders center Tyler Biadasz for a visit, and because he was released he is eligible to sign now.
- Reports indicate Chicago has inquired about Ravens center Tyler Linderbaum as a potential target as the market opens.
- Dalman’s exit creates an urgent vacancy at center while left tackle Ozzy Trapilo recovers from a ruptured patellar tendon heading into free agency and the draft.