Chicago Bears Right Tackle Darnell Wright Lands 4-Year, $116 Million Contract, AP Source Says
The extension includes $93 million guaranteed, the most ever for an NFL offensive lineman, and keeps the 24-year-old anchored in Chicago for four years.
- On Tuesday, the Chicago Bears signed star right tackle Darnell Wright to a historic four-year, $116 million contract extension including $93 million in guaranteed money, sources told ESPN and NFL Network.
- Selected as the 10th overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, Wright established himself as an elite tackle, earning second-team All-Pro honors last season while anchoring Chicago's offensive line.
- The $93 million in guaranteed money sets a new NFL record for an offensive lineman, while his $29 million average annual value ranks second among tackles, behind Washington Commanders tackle Laremy Tunsil at $30.1 million.
- General manager Ryan Poles emphasized avoiding distractions during training camp, and this extension locks Wright in through 2030 or 2031, with the lineman having missed only two games in his career.
- Wright's stability remains vital for an offensive unit that improved significantly under head coach Ben Johnson, ranking in the top 10 in total offense last season, as the team prepares for their preseason opener against the Cleveland Browns on August 15.
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Darnell Wright Just Signed A Historic Contract With The Chicago Bears
Offensive linemen rarely get the credit they deserve, but without them, a team can't function effectively on offense. In the case of Darnell Wright, a right tackle for the Chicago Bears, his main duties are protecting quarterback Caleb Williams and opening up holes for running backs D'Andre Swift and Kyle Monangai. Wright has proven to be an invaluable part of Chicago's offensive line, and the team is rewarding him accordingly. The Bears and Wri…
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Chicago Bears tackle Darnell Wright dishes out credit after signing huge contract extension
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — As Chicago Bears tackle Darnell Wright started giving out credit Wednesday after signing a record-setting contract extension, an obvious person he had to cite was general manager Ryan Poles.
Bears make Darnell Wright the highest-paid right tackle in NFL history
The Chicago Bears’ decision to make Darnell Wright the highest-paid right tackle in NFL history is not simply a reward for durability or individual recognition. It is a statement about how the franchise intends to build its offense. Wright agreed to a four-year, $116 million extension that includes $93 million guaranteed, according to reports cited by ESPN and NFL Network. His $29 million annual average ranks behind only Laremy Tunsil’s $30.1 mi…
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