Chicago Bears poised to extend right tackle Darnell Wright's contract in summer

Chicago Bears right tackle Darnell Wright, the No. 10 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, earned second‑team All‑Pro honors in 2025 after a breakout third season. Despite playing most of the year with a torn ulnar collateral ligament, Wright anchored an offensive line that helped the Bears rank third in rushing and allow the league's fewest sacks at his position.

ESPN’s Courtney Cronin reported that the Bears aim to complete a long‑term extension with Wright before the start of training camp on July 28, following the team's recent pattern of locking up key players. Head coach Ben Johnson praised Wright, saying, “He just continues to get better… he’s a powerful player and can displace guys off the line of scrimmage.” The new deal could put Wright among the highest‑paid right tackles, potentially exceeding $20 million per season, with the Packers’ Zach Tom contract cited as a benchmark.