Bears already eyeing best Drew Dalman replacement possible after stunning retirement

Oct 19, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears center Drew Dalman (52) practices against the New Orleans Saints before the game at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Mike Dinovo-Imagn Images | Mike Dinovo-Imagn ImagesThe Chicago Bears seemingly had the center position all figured out for the next few years, as their signing of former Atlanta Falcons lineman Drew Dalman gave Caleb Williams the rock-solid vet in the middle he needed.

That security lasted all of one season, as Dalman shockingly announced he was retiring just one year after signing a humongous three-year contract in free agency. The former Falcons center is a big loss, but Ryan Poles is not going to waste a ton of time trying…