Drew Dalman
27-Year-Old
Free Agent
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Dalman joined the Bears in free agency after playing well for the Falcons. The veteran center is expected to be a key part of the offensive line overhaul that Chicago executed this offseason. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a three-year, $42 million contract with the Bears in March of 2025.
Announces surprise retirement
Dalman informed the Bears on Tuesday that he has decided to retire from the NFL, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
Dalman's decision comes out of left field, as the 27-year-old center joined Chicago via a three-year, $42 million contract last March and played at an extremely high level in 2025. The loss of Dalman leaves the Bears with a significant hole in the middle of an otherwise stellar O-line, and at an essential position for head coach Ben Johnson's offensive scheme to function smoothly. Expect Chicago to heavily prioritize searching for a pivot option at center in free agency and/or April's draft.
Dalman's decision comes out of left field, as the 27-year-old center joined Chicago via a three-year, $42 million contract last March and played at an extremely high level in 2025. The loss of Dalman leaves the Bears with a significant hole in the middle of an otherwise stellar O-line, and at an essential position for head coach Ben Johnson's offensive scheme to function smoothly. Expect Chicago to heavily prioritize searching for a pivot option at center in free agency and/or April's draft.
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Measurables Review
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How do Drew Dalman's measurables compare to other centers?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
* All metrics are from his Pro Day (not the combine).
Height
6' 3"Weight
300 lbs40-Yard Dash
5.00 secShuttle Time
4.51 secCone Drill
7.33 secVertical Jump
33.0 inBroad Jump
109 inBench Press
33 repsHand Length
10.50 inArm Length
32.00 in
Past Fantasy Outlooks
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A 2021 fourth-round pick, Dalman took over as the Falcons' starting center in 2022 and hasn't looked back.
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Set to play Sunday night
Dalman (ankle/hand) does not have an injury designation for Sunday night's matchup against San Francisco.
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Limited in Wednesday's practice
Dalman (ankle) was a limited participant in Chicago's practice Wednesday.
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Going to Windy City
Chicago will sign Dalman to a three-year, $42 million contract, Marc Raimondi of ESPN reports.
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Returning to action in Week 11
Dalman (ankle) is active for Sunday's matchup versus the Broncos, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
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Activated off IR
The Falcons activated Dalman (ankle) from injured reserve Saturday, Daniel Flick of SI.com reports.
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Not likely to return to Atlanta
The Falcons are preparing to lose Dalman in free agency, Dan Graziano and Jeremy Fowler of ESPN report.
ANALYSIS
Dalman is an elite center and is the clear top option at the position in free agency. He may not get a contract at the level of the four-year,$72 million deal Creed Humphrey got from Kansas City last August, but the market will likely price Dalman out of Atlanta's range. Ryan Neuzil is currently the next man up at center for the Falcons.
Dalman is an elite center and is the clear top option at the position in free agency. He may not get a contract at the level of the four-year,$72 million deal Creed Humphrey got from Kansas City last August, but the market will likely price Dalman out of Atlanta's range. Ryan Neuzil is currently the next man up at center for the Falcons.