Bears sign All-Pro RT Darnell Wright to 4-year, $116M extension
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Key Points:
- The Chicago Bears have signed right tackle Darnell Wright to a four-year, $116 million extension with $93 million guaranteed, making him the highest-paid right tackle in NFL history with an average annual salary of $29 million.
- Wright, 24, was the Bears' No. 10 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft and has shown consistent improvement, earning second-team All-Pro honors in 2025 and ranking among the top offensive tackles in the league.
- The Bears’ offensive line significantly improved from 24th in 2024 to 3rd in 2025 according to PFN Team OL Impact Scoring, with Wright being the second-best lineman behind Joe Thuney, highlighting his long-term value to the team.
- Chicago exercised Wright’s fifth-year option earlier in 2026 and has now secured him through the 2031 season, signaling their commitment to building around their young offensive line talent.
