Source: Fox News
Summary
Chicago Bears Pro Bowl center Drew Dalman announced his retirement at 27 years old after five seasons with the team. Dalman played in all 17 games and made his first career Pro Bowl. The Bears signed him to a three-year, $42 million contract last offseason. Dalman was a key part of the team’s revamped offensive line, which helped them win the NFC North with an 11-6 record.
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The game followed a familiar script.
Dalman’s retirement leaves a huge hole in the Bears’ offense, one that they’ll need to fill in the offseason.
The Bears’ revamped offensive line was a major factor in their success last season, and Dalman was a key piece of that puzzle.
The team will now have to navigate the free agent market or the NFL draft to find a replacement for Dalman.
This one felt recognizable early, as the Bears’ struggles on the offensive line are now magnified by Dalman’s departure.
Original Observation: The Bears’ offseason just got a whole lot more interesting.
Author: Evan Null
