Bears sign Darnell Wright to record extension as top right tackle
2 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 7:01 PM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
The Chicago Bears signed Darnell Wright to a four-year extension worth $116 million, making him the highest-paid right tackle in the NFL. This contract includes $93 million guaranteed and keeps Wright with the Bears through the 2030 season. General manager Ryan Poles hopes Wright can achieve Pro Bowl status, a significant milestone for the franchise's recent draft history. Wright's development was essential for the Bears, particularly following a strong 2025 season that contributed to a revitalized offensive line.
- •Wright signed a four-year, $116 million extension on August 4, 2026.
- •He is the highest-paid right tackle, surpassing Lane Johnson's $25 million annual salary.
- •Wright is the Bears' first first-round pick since Brian Urlacher to receive a second contract.
- •His development is crucial for the Bears' offensive line overhaul.
- 7:01 PMYahoo Sports — Chicago Bears tackle Darnell Wright dishes out credit after signing huge contract extension
- 11:40 PMYahoo Sports — Brad Biggs: Massive payday for Darnell Wright is a sign the Bears are roster building the right way
"As Chicago Bears tackle Darnell Wright started giving out credit Wednesday after signing a record-setting contract extension, an obvious person he had to cite was general manager Ryan Poles. After all, Poles not only had just signed Wright to his four-year, $116 million extension, but it was the Bears GM who picked Wright 10th in the 2023 NFL Draft after swapping the No. 9 pick with the Philadelphia Eagles, who took All-Pro defensive tackle Jalen Carter. Wright said his gratitude had more to do with the GM's time investment rather than the hefty contract.
"CHICAGO — Darnell Wright has a chance to do something only one other player has accomplished for the Chicago Bears since Brian Urlacher. After the franchise made him the highest-paid right tackle in the NFL on Tuesday, you can believe general manager Ryan Poles is sure hopeful that Wright becomes the franchise’s second first-round pick to be named to a Pro Bowl team since Urlacher, a Hall of ...
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 5, 2026, 7:01 PMChicago Bears tackle Darnell Wright dishes out credit after signing huge contract extension
As Chicago Bears tackle Darnell Wright started giving out credit Wednesday after signing a record-setting contract extension, an obvious person he had to cite was general manager Ryan Poles. After all, Poles not only had just signed Wright to his four-year, $116 million extension, but it was the Bears GM who picked Wright 10th in the 2023 NFL Draft after swapping the No. 9 pick with the Philadelphia Eagles, who took All-Pro defensive tackle Jalen Carter. Wright said his gratitude had more to do with the GM's time investment rather than the hefty contract.
- Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 11:40 PMBrad Biggs: Massive payday for Darnell Wright is a sign the Bears are roster building the right way
CHICAGO — Darnell Wright has a chance to do something only one other player has accomplished for the Chicago Bears since Brian Urlacher. After the franchise made him the highest-paid right tackle in the NFL on Tuesday, you can believe general manager Ryan Poles is sure hopeful that Wright becomes the franchise’s second first-round pick to be named to a Pro Bowl team since Urlacher, a Hall of ...
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