Drew Dalman, Chicago Bears and Dayo Odeyingbo

New Bears center Drew Dalman, DE Dayo Odeyingbo are ready to get aggressive
There has been a concerted effort from General Manager Ryan Poles and new Head Coach Ben Johnson to beef up the trenches.
Roster Moves: Bears sign OL Drew Dalman, DL Dayo Odeyingbo
The Chicago Bears on Thursday signed veteran offensive lineman Drew Dalman to a three-year contract and veteran defensive lineman Dayo Odeyingbo to a three-year contract.
Bears GM Ryan Poles explains plan for DE Dayo Odeyingbo
Getting a player who can be, as Poles described, disruptive as Odeyingbo is, that will allow defensive coordinator Dennis Allen to put him in different positions to maximize his success. Although he's mainly slotted at defensive end, Poles said they will play Odeyingbo in different spots on the line when the timing is right.
Drew Dalman is at the center of a revamped Chicago Bears offensive line. Now they need to make it work.
The new pieces are in place. The Chicago Bears spent the past week revamping the interior of their offensive line. They traded for a four-time Super Bowl champion in Joe Thuney and a former Pro Bowler in Jonah Jackson to play the two guard spots.
'Nowhere else I'd rather be': Dayo Odeyingbo excited to sign with Bears
When the Bears expressed their interest in signing defensive end Dayo Odeyingbo, the 25-year-old Texas native felt the opportunity to join a "special" building in a historic sports city like Chicago was one he couldn't pass up.
Bears GM Ryan Poles says Drew Dalman was at very top of their list
Going out and getting Dalman was a top priority, in fact, it was the top priority for Poles as free agency opened up and the offensive line makeover continued. Speaking to the med
Bears addition Drew Dalman dodging comparisons to elite center
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.
Updated Bears edge rusher depth after Dayo Odeyingbo signing
After making three separate moves to acquire offensive linemen Joe Thuney, Drew Dalman, and Jonah Jackson, the team addressed ...
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Bears HC Ben Johnson Drops Heroic Statement on Drew Dalman
The Chicago Bears held a press conference to unveil two major free-agent additions, former Colts edge rusher Dayo Odeyingbo ...
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Bears free agency instant reactions: Drew Dalman, Dayo Odeyingbo, Grady Jarrett
If there was one player most Bears fans would have wanted the team to land in free agency, Drew Dalman was the ... Bears sign DE Dayo Odeyingbo for three years, $48 million Bears fans would ...
Chicago Bears 2025 free-agency tracker: Grady Jarrett, Dayo Odeyingbo join D-line
GM Ryan Poles continued his overhaul of the offensive line by adding Drew Dalman, then turned his attention to the defensive ...
How the Bears' signing of Dayo Odeyingbo and Grady Jarrett impacts the 2025 depth chart
After agreeing to terms with two good-not-great defensive line options on the first day of free agency, what can Chicago ...
NFL free agency: Every move the Bears have made so far
With the start of the new 2025 league year, here's a look at every move the Bears have made so far in free agency.
Bears add Dayo Odeyingbo: Why the DE is a good fit with coordinator Dennis Allen
The 6-foot-6 and 286-pound Odeyingbo, 25, fills the starting spot opposite Montez Sweat once held by veteran DeMarcus Walker.
Bears bolster offensive and defensive lines with 3 additions, AP sources say
The Chicago Bears are adding more protection for Caleb Williams, agreeing on a deal with center Drew Dalman, and bolstering the defense by adding defensive tackle Grady Jarrett and edge rusher Dayo ...