The Chicago Bears were determined to fix their offensive line in front of Caleb Williams. They started with a pair of trades for guards Joe Thuney and Jonah Jackson.

The Chicago Bears completed their rebuild of the team's interior offensive line with the signing of former Atlanta Falcons center Drew Dalman on the first day of 2025 NFL free agency. Dalman was projected to receive a contract worth at least $14 million per season,

The Chicago Bears have made their first big splash of free agency agreeing to terms with center Drew Dalman, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. It's a three-year, $42 million deal that includes $28 million guaranteed, which makes Dalman the second-highest paid center in the NFL.