The Chicago Bears have made massive investments into the offensive line this offseason, and newly signed center Drew Dalman explains how they'll help QB Caleb Williams.

The Chicago Bears have made their first big splash of free agency agreeing to terms with center Drew Dalman, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. It's a three-year, $42 million deal that includes $28 million guaranteed, which makes Dalman the second-highest paid center in the NFL.

The Chicago Bears made another massive move, signing Atlanta Falcons center Drew Dalman in free agency. Here are four takeaways from the transaction.

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.

The arrival of Drew Dalman as Ben Johnson's Bears center has benefits for Caleb Williams, if not for the entire offense, but they'll try not to get ahead of themselves.

Claimed off waivers this offseason by the Bears, Jordan McFadden spent his entire career with the Los Angeles Chargers up until now. He appeared in only one game in the 2024 season. McFadden should be viewed as a depth piece heading into this offseason.