Ben Johnson Is Dropping Hints About The Bears’ Possible Center Of The Future

Drew Dalman retiring was not the outcome the Chicago Bears wanted. They signed him to a three-year deal, hoping he could be a fixture at center for the next few years at least. He even responded with a Pro Bowl nod in 2025, the first seen by a Bears center in seven years. Then, with the offseason just days away, the 27-year-old called it a career. That left head coach Ben Johnson and general manager Ryan Poles in a tough spot. How could they fill that sudden void in the middle of their line on such short notice?