Chicago Bears Pro Bowl center Drew Dalman is retiring after 5 seasons, AP source says | National Sports

CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Bears Pro Bowl center Drew Dalman is retiring after five seasons, a person with knowledge of the decision said Tuesday.

The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because he hasn’t publicly announced his plans. ESPN first reported the decision.

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