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The list of best centers available in the draft as a Drew Dalman replacement or for depth includes a genuine South Sider who won the national title.
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Former Atlanta Falcons offensive lineman Drew Dalman stunned people with his announcement that he will retire from the NFL at just 27 years old.
Garrett Chapman|
The Chicago Bears now face a massive hole in their dominant offensive line.
Pete Martuneac|
Drew Dalman retires after five NFL seasons.
Eva Geitheim|
There were a handful of prospects who stood out from their peers at the NFL Combine. Who would the Bears be keeping tabs on if they value the Relative Athletic Score (RAS) formula?
Jerry Markarian|
Breaking down the latest odds for what team Maxx Crosby will be on for the start of the 2026-27 NFL season.
Iain MacMillan|
Lack of salary cap cash could keep the Bears from landing big names in free agency but SI's projections say they have a chance to avoid being shut out.
Gene Chamberlain|

Caleb Williams and Co. should probably brush up on their Spanish. The Bears could be making quite the road trip in 2026.
Jerry Markarian|
The Chicago Bears have not made this kind of draft investment in 22 years, but it may be exactly what they need.
Pete Martuneac|
Did Ben Johnson go too far with his antics last year? An NFL Network panel is saying they have written some big checks that they must cover in 2026.
Gene Chamberlain|
While this class is short on big names, there is more boom than bust for this potential crop of players, including only three quarterbacks.
Gilberto Manzano, Matt Verderame|
Gene Chamberlain|

Pro Football Focus thinks the Bears will put more stock into the overall body of work rather than the underwear Olympics.
Jerry Markarian|
Teams in need of quarterback help should be looking at these less expensive options that will potentially be available this offseason.
Karl Rasmussen|
Khalil Mack has reportedly decided to return to the NFL for 2026, and as a free agent could this former Bear be a better fit for a season in Chicago than more expensive edges?
Gene Chamberlain|
A proposed Maxx Crosby trade would send DJ Moore and multiple draft picks from the Bears to the Raiders. Would Chicago consider the cost?
Bryan Perez|

After a five-interception season in Chicago, ESPN evaluates Nahshon Wright as a borderline starter entering 2026 NFL free agency.
Bryan Perez|
Bears fans are going to love what Albert Breer has to say on the Maxx Crosby trade front.
Jerry Markarian|
Two familiar and troublesome faces in opposing backfields will no longer be a problem for the Bears after Monday roster moves by NFC North opponents.
Gene Chamberlain|
A report teams sought Gervon Dexter in a trade was shot down completely by one Bears insider, and closer examination makes the idea seem entirely ridiculous.
Gene Chamberlain|
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