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NFL Network: Bears OT Darnell Wright agrees to four-year, $116M extension
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Key Points:
- The Chicago Bears have agreed to a four-year, $116 million contract extension with right tackle Darnell Wright, making it the highest guaranteed money ever for an offensive lineman at $93 million.
- Wright's new deal averages $29 million per year, making him the highest-paid right tackle in the NFL and second highest-paid tackle overall behind Washington's Laremy Tunsil.
- Wright, a 2023 first-round pick from Tennessee, started 16 games in 2025 and earned second-team All-Pro honors, playing a key role in protecting quarterback Caleb Williams.
- Despite having a fifth-year option through 2027, the Bears chose to extend Wright early to secure one of their most valuable linemen and ensure stability on the offensive line.
- The Bears emphasize Wright's durability and consistent performance, expecting him to continue his high level of play with the new lucrative contract.
