Bears commit $116M to right tackle Darnell Wright in record deal
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 8:11 PM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
The Chicago Bears have reached a four-year contract extension with right tackle Darnell Wright worth $116 million, making it the largest ever for a right tackle in NFL history. The deal includes $93 million guaranteed, the highest for any offensive lineman. Wright, 24, earned a second-team All-Pro nod last season, helping to solidify the Bears' offensive line as they build around a young core. This extension reflects the Bears' commitment to keeping Wright in Chicago.
- •Darnell Wright signs a four-year extension with the Bears.
- •$116 million deal includes $93 million in guaranteed money.
- •Wright's new contract is the largest for a right tackle.
- •He received a second-team All-Pro selection last season.
- •The extension aims to secure Wright's role in the Bears' future plans.
- 8:11 PMYahoo Sports — Bears agree to record-breaking $116M contract with first-round OT
"This is a massive new deal for the Bears' stalwart right tackle
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