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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Chicago Bears right tackle Darnell Wright lands 4-year, $116 million contract, AP source says - Regional Media News
CHICAGO (AP) - Standout right tackle Darnell Wright has agreed to lucrative contract extension with the Chicago Bears. The Bears announced the deal Tuesday by saying "The Wright Tackle is here to stay." It's a four-year, $116 million contract, a person familiar with the agreement told The Associated Press. The deal includes $93 million guaranteed, the person said. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because details had not been announced …
Chicago Bears right tackle Darnell Wright lands 4-year, $116 million c
CHICAGO (AP) — Standout right tackle Darnell Wright has agreed to lucrative contract extension with the Chicago Bears. The Bears announced the deal Tuesday by saying “The Wright Tackle is here to stay.” It’s a four-year, $116 million contract, a person familiar with the agreement told The Associated Press. The deal includes $93 million guaranteed, the person said. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because details had not been announced …
Reports: Bears, RT Darnell Wright agree on record-breaking deal
The Chicago Bears and right tackle Darnell Wright reached an agreement on a four-year, $116 million extension, according to multiple reports on Tuesday. The deal reportedly includes $93 million in guaranteed money, the most guaranteed money for an o...
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