2026 Bears mock offseason: Post-Combine and Drew Dalman’s retirement
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Key Points:
- Drew Dalman, the Chicago Bears' star center and 27-year-old Pro Bowler, unexpectedly retired, significantly impacting the team's offseason strategy.
- The Bears have over $2.5 million in starting cap space post-retirement and plan to restructure key contracts to free up additional funds, projecting over $91 million in cap space by 2027.
- Trades involving WR DJ Moore and LB Tremaine Edmunds are proposed to save cap space and acquire future draft picks, despite the loss of solid starters.
- The Bears aim to extend key players like RT Darnell Wright and sign free agents including top center Tyler Linderbaum, edge rusher Khalil Mack, and safety Kamren Curl to strengthen the roster.
