Dalman informed the Bears on Tuesday that he has decided to retire from the NFL, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
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. Expect Chicago to heavily prioritize searching for a replacement in free agency or during April's draft.
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Bears' Drew Dalman: Set to play Sunday night
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Dalman (ankle/hand) does not have an injury designation for Sunday night's matchup against San Francisco.
Dalman was deemed limited Wednesday and Thursday, but he was able to log a full session Sunday. His lack of an injury designation means the Bears will have their starting center for Sunday's big NFC clash.
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Bears' Drew Dalman: Limited in Wednesday's practice
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Dalman (ankle) was a limited participant in Chicago's practice Wednesday.
Dalman popped up on the injury report Wednesday, putting him in danger of missing his first game of the season. If the 27-year-old is unable to play in Sunday's matchup versus the 49ers, Ryan Bates would likely start at center in his place.
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Bears' Drew Dalman: Going to Windy City
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Chicago will sign Dalman to a three-year, $42 million contract, Marc Raimondi of ESPN reports.
Dalman becomes the latest in a series of offseason additions to the Bears' offensive line with the huge deal. He projects to fit in between fellow recent signees Joe Thuney and Jonah Jackson in Chicago's starting lineup in 2025.
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Falcons' Drew Dalman: Activated off IR
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The Falcons activated Dalman (ankle) from injured reserve Saturday, Daniel Flick of SI.com reports.
While Dalman is still listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Denver, the 2021 fourth-round pick's activation from IR indicates he should be able to suit up. His return would give the Falcons depth on offensive line.
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Falcons' Drew Dalman: Won't play Sunday
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Dalman (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Cowboys, Terrin Waack of the Falcons' official site reports.
Dalman was placed on injured reserve in late September after sustaining an ankle injury. He was designated to return from IR on Wednesday, and while he was able to log a full practice Friday, he will not be activated ahead of Sunday's contest. Dalman's next chance at suiting up will be Week 10 against the Saints on Sunday, Nov. 10.
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Falcons' Drew Dalman: Designated to return
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Dalman (ankle) was designated to return from injured reserve Wednesday, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
Dalman has missed the Falcons' last four games after sustaining an ankle injury in the team's Week 4 loss to the Chiefs. However, his 21-day practice window was opened Wednesday and he could return to the field as soon as Week 9's matchup against the Cowboys. If Dalman is not activated to Atlanta's active roster in the next 21 days, he'll revert to IR.
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Falcons' Drew Dalman: Ruled out
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Dalman (ankle) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Chiefs, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
The starting center suffered the injury in the first half. Dalman and starting right tackle Kaleb McGary have both been ruled out for Atlanta after first-half injuries. Ryan Neuzil is Dalman's backup.
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Falcons' Drew Dalman: Back on the field
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Dalman has now recovered from an ankle injury.
Dalman suffered an ankle injury during Week 17 of last season but was back on the field for the start of Atlanta's training camp. The 25-year-old will now look to help anchor the team's offensive line and open up holes for Bijan Robinson once the regular season begins.
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Falcons' Drew Dalman: Missing Week 18
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Dalman (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Saints.
Dalman was held out of practice all week after sustaining an ankle injury in the Falcons' Week 17 loss to the Bears, so it's no surprise that he'll be inactive in Week 18. Ryan Neuzil is expected to assume Atlanta's starting center duties in Dalman's stead.
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Falcons' Drew Dalman: Exits game with ankle injury
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Dalman (ankle) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Bears, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
With Dalman on the sidelines, Ryan Neuzil has taken over at center for the Falcons.
