Bears, Darnell Wright agree to four-year contract extension
Yahoo Sports • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 9:18 PM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
The Chicago Bears finalized a historic four-year, $116 million contract extension with right tackle Darnell Wright on August 4, 2026. The deal includes $93 million guaranteed and keeps Wright under team control through the 2030 season, with a potential option for 2031. At an average annual value of $29 million, Wright becomes the highest-paid right tackle in the NFL. Drafted 10th overall in 2023, he has established himself as a key player on the offensive line, starting 49 games over his first three seasons. Perspective on his performance highlights his strong durability and effectiveness in pass-blocking.
- •Wright's deal makes him the highest-paid right tackle in the NFL.
- •He has started 49 games, missing only two regular-season contests.
- •Wright was a second-team All-Pro in 2025.
- •He has a 95% win rate on passing plays according to ESPN metrics.
- •The contract extension begins after he plays out the fifth-year option in 2027.
- 9:28 PMYahoo Sports — Chicago Bears right tackle Darnell Wright lands 4-year, $116 million contract, AP source says
- 9:22 PMESPN — Sources: RT Wright, Bears reach massive deal
- 9:05 PMYahoo Sports — Bears sign right tackle Darnell Wright to four-year extension: reactions
- 8:38 PMYahoo Sports — Right tackle Darnell Wright signs 4-year, $116M contract extension with Bears
- 8:24 PMYahoo Sports — Bears sign All-Pro RT Darnell Wright to 4-year, $116M extension
- 8:15 PMYahoo Sports — Bears reach historic 4-year, $116 million extension with RT Darnell Wright
- 8:15 PMYahoo Sports — Bears agree to four-year deal with OT Darnell Wright
"CHICAGO — The Chicago Bears are signing right tackle Darnell Wright to a four-year, $116 million contract extension. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport and Jeremy Fowler first reported the deal. The contract will keep Wright under team control through the 2030 season, with an option for 2031. The $29 million average annual value will make Wright the highest-paid right tackle in the NFL, with $93 ...
"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.” The contract is the biggest ever for a right tackle and includes the most guaranteed money for an offensive lineman in NFL history, according to ESPN.
"The Bears and star right tackle Darnell Wright reached agreement Tuesday on a historic four-year, $116 million extension that includes $93M guaranteed, sources told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler and NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 9:28 PMChicago Bears right tackle Darnell Wright lands 4-year, $116 million contract, AP source says
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.” The contract is the biggest ever for a right tackle and includes the most guaranteed money for an offensive lineman in NFL history, according to ESPN.
- ESPNAug 4, 2026, 9:22 PMSources: RT Wright, Bears reach massive deal
The Bears and star right tackle Darnell Wright reached agreement Tuesday on a historic four-year, $116 million extension that includes $93M guaranteed, sources told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler and NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
- Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 9:05 PMBears sign right tackle Darnell Wright to four-year extension: reactions
Bears right tackle Darnell Wright figured it was only a matter of time before the team that drafted him 10th overall in 2023 rewarded him with a new contract. He...
- Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 8:38 PMRight tackle Darnell Wright signs 4-year, $116M contract extension with Bears
CHICAGO — The Chicago Bears are signing right tackle Darnell Wright to a four-year, $116 million contract extension. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport and Jeremy Fowler first reported the deal. The contract will keep Wright under team control through the 2030 season, with an option for 2031. The $29 million average annual value will make Wright the highest-paid right tackle in the NFL, with $93 ...
- Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 8:24 PMBears sign All-Pro RT Darnell Wright to 4-year, $116M extension
The Bears made a big splash on Tuesday, signing Darnell Wright to a massive four-year extension worth $112M.
- Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 8:15 PMBears reach historic 4-year, $116 million extension with RT Darnell Wright
Darnell Wright's new deal is now the richest for a right tackle in NFL history.
- Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 8:15 PMBears agree to four-year deal with OT Darnell Wright
The Bears have locked up one of their key offensive players.
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