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Bears' Pro Bowl Center Drew Dalman Retires at 27

Chicago Bears Pro Bowl center Drew Dalman has retired from the NFL at age 27 after five seasons.

Dalman played four seasons with the Atlanta Falcons before joining the Bears in March 2025. He started all 17 games for Chicago, earning his first Pro Bowl selection after anchoring an offensive line that helped the team win the NFC North title.

The 27-year-old drafted fourth overall by the Falcons in 2021 leaves the game after leaving Stanford. His father, Chris Dalman, was also a player and coach, offering insight into his retirement decision.