Bears face pressure to extend Darnell Wright after Vikings' deal

The Chicago Bears are under pressure to extend right tackle Darnell Wright while facing financial constraints. With only $8.1 million in available cap space for 2026 and 2027, the Bears have yet to address an extension for Wright, who is entering the final year of his rookie deal. The Minnesota Vikings recently secured their right tackle, Brian O’Neill, with a four-year, $96 million deal, highlighting the market for top tackles. Bears GM Ryan Poles expressed the team's desire to retain Wright long-term but acknowledged that extensions require mutual agreement. Wright, ranked as one of the top offensive tackles by ESPN, emphasized his wish to remain in Chicago for his career, but time is a factor as his leverage increases without a deal.

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