Bears Center Drew Dalman Retires After One Season

0:00It's March 3rd. Here's your NFL news in two minutes. Subscribe to stay locked in all season. The Chicago Bears need a new center for the second year running. Drew Daumann, their key free agent pickup at just 27 years old, has chosen to retire after one season. Reports from around the league confirm the surprising decision. Last March, the Bears' Lord Daumann from the Atlanta Falcons with a three-year deal worth up to $42 million, including $28 million. Even guaranteed, he quickly became a cornerstone for the team. In 2025, Daumann started every game and teamed up with Joe Thuney and Jonah Jackson to form a tough interior line. That unit gave up just one sec and one quarterback hit all season. The news has left NFL fans reeling. Social media lit up with stunned reactions as many couldn't believe the early exit from such a promising player. Now the Bears must pivot fast and free agency or the draft to fill the gap and keep their lines strong heading into next season.

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