Bears negotiate contract extension with Darnell Wright ahead of training camp
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 14, 2026, 12:33 AM
Last updated Jul 14, 2026
The Chicago Bears are negotiating a second contract with right tackle Darnell Wright as training camp approaches. Expectations are high for a significant deal for Wright, who was a first-round pick and has shown improvement in his performance each season. This contract marks the first time general manager Ryan Poles will extend a draft pick. Wright is advocating for a top-tier offensive lineman contract, with proposals suggesting an annual value of around $33 million. The team's decision on Wright's contract could shape their offensive future.
- •Negotiations are ongoing as training camp begins soon.
- •Wright finished tied for fourth in NFL pass blocking efficiency in 2025.
- •He played nearly 3,400 snaps in his first three seasons.
- •Wright's desired contract proposal is four years at $132 million.
- •Wright is expected to remain a central figure in the Bears' offense.
- 12:33 AMYahoo Sports — Darnell Wright's path to a record-breaking contract could force the Bears into one of their toughest contract decisions
"The Chicago Bears are in the middle of a tough negotiation with former first-round right tackle Darnell Wright when it comes to ironing out the details of his second contract with the team.
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