Dalman agreed to a three-year, $42 million contract with $28 million guaranteed. He's now the second highest-paid center in the NFL. Drafted in the fourth round in 2021, Dalman pl

According to CBS Sports' Jonathan Jones, Dalman turned down more money (from an unidentified team) to play for the Bears. Not that the deal that Dalman got from Chicago is anything to scoff at, but it speaks volumes about how players view the Bears with new head coach Ben Johnson leading the charge.

Overall, the Falcons have lost more than they've gained during the first wave of 2025 NFL free agency. Defensive tackle Grady Jarrett and center Drew Dalman both agreed to terms with the Chicago Bears, leaving two big holes along the offensive and defensive lines. Atlanta is re-signing cornerbacks Mike Hughes and Mike Ford to modest contracts.