Overview
- Multiple outlets reported on Tuesday that the Bears and right tackle Darnell Wright agreed to a four‑year extension worth $116 million with $93 million guaranteed.
- The $93 million guarantee is the largest ever for an offensive lineman and the contract makes Wright the highest‑paid right tackle by average annual value at roughly $29 million per year.
- Wright was the No. 10 overall pick in 2023, has started 49 career games, earned second‑team All‑Pro honors in 2025, and has been a near‑constant presence on Chicago’s offensive line.
- The team had exercised Wright’s fifth‑year rookie option in April and the new extension keeps him under contract through the 2031 season while giving the Bears long‑term certainty at right tackle.
- The deal signals a roster and cap strategy shift for Chicago by locking down a young protector for Caleb Williams and reflecting an escalating market for elite tackles that could affect future extensions and salary planning.