Darnell Wright earns title of Bears' non-QB MVP for 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 6:35 PM
Last updated Jul 27, 2026
Chicago Bears right tackle Darnell Wright has been recognized as the team's non-QB MVP for the 2026 season. Coming off a strong performance, Wright helped lead the offense while contributing to a rushing attack ranked third in the league and allowing the second-fewest sacks. Drafted 10th overall in 2023, he has shown consistent improvement and recorded a career-best pressure rate allowed last season. As he enters the final year of his rookie contract, expectations for his performance remain high, with potential for a Pro Bowl selection following a snub last season.
- •Wright helped the Bears rank third in rushing yards.
- •Wright earned second-team All-Pro honors for the previous season.
- •He had a career-best 3.8 percent pressure rate allowed.
- •Wright's performance has placed him among the top-six NFL right tackles.
- •He is set to enter the final year of his rookie deal.
- 6:35 PMYahoo Sports — Darnell Wright dubbed Bears' non-QB MVP for 2026 season
"Bears right tackle Darnell Wright has been instrumental to the offense's success, which is why he's been dubbed Chicago's non-QB MVP.
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