Bears Host Newly Released Center Tyler Biadasz After Drew Dalman Retires

Chicago seeks immediate help at center by targeting a street free agent who can sign before the market opens.

Overview

Drew Dalman retired after five NFL seasons, a move first reported by ESPN’s Adam Schefter following his 2025 Pro Bowl year and three-year, $42 million Chicago contract.
The Bears are hosting former Commanders starter Tyler Biadasz on a visit, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, with no agreement reported yet.
Washington released Biadasz on February 26, a decision that created roughly $2.885 million in 2026 cap savings but left the Commanders without their starting center.
Biadasz can sign immediately because he was cut before the March 9 negotiating period and March 11 start of the new league year.
The Bears’ urgency is heightened by multiple line losses, including rookie left tackle Ozzy Trapilo’s torn patellar tendon suffered in the postseason.