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Bears Sign Drew Dalman in Major Offensive Line Overhaul

Chicago secures top free-agent center with a three-year, $42 million deal to bolster protection for quarterback Caleb Williams.

A Chicago Bears helmet is pictured after the game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on November 25, 2021 in Detroit, Michigan. The Bears took a step closer to the first overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft on Thursday night.
Dec 24, 2022; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Atlanta Falcons center Drew Dalman (67) prepares to snap the ball during the first half against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo
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Overview

  • The Chicago Bears have agreed to a three-year, $42 million contract with center Drew Dalman, including $28 million guaranteed.
  • Dalman, formerly of the Atlanta Falcons, was ranked as one of the top centers in the NFL and allowed only two sacks in 2024.
  • This signing is part of a broader effort by the Bears to rebuild their offensive line, which also includes trading for guards Joe Thuney and Jonah Jackson.
  • The revamped line aims to address protection issues after quarterback Caleb Williams was sacked 68 times in his rookie season, the most in the league.
  • The Bears have also invested in their defensive line, signing Dayo Odeyingbo and Grady Jarrett, signaling an aggressive offseason strategy to improve both sides of the ball.