Bears Center Dalman Retires, Shaking Up Offensive Line

0:00Welcome to NFL News Today. Two minutes of updates that matter to NFL fans, hit subscribe and stay connected. Chicago Bears Pro Bowl Center Drew Dauman shocked the team by announcing his retirement before the 2026 season. He made the call after just one year in Chicago, even though two years remained on his contract. Adam Schefter first reported the news on Tuesday afternoon. The Bears had finally put together a strong offensive line in 2025. It featured a nice mix of veterans like Joe Thuney and young stars, such as Darnell Wright and Dauman. For once, the unit looked complete and reliable. Now the Bears face big challenges up front. Left Tackle Aussie Trepello is still recovering from a major injury. Combined with Dauman's exit, that leaves two key spots open, and the team has fewer resources to fix them. Teens are already linking the Bears to top centers on the market. Reports say they've shown interest in three-time pro bowl player, Tyler Linderbaum. Meanwhile, they're hosting free agent Tyler Biotas for a visit after the Washington Commanders

1:04released him. This situation is still developing. It could shake up the Bears plans for free agency and the draft as they scramble to rebuild their line. Stay tuned for more updates. The Daily News Now is powered by our sponsor, Link in the Description. Head in, sound on, lights out. What is the routine? S.O.L.I. below. dot com.