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Bears Sign Wright to Record OT Extension

Published August 4, 2026 · Updated August 4, 2026 · Fox Sports

The Chicago Bears have signed offensive tackle Darnell Wright to a four-year, $116 million extension with $93 million guaranteed, making it the richest contract ever for a right tackle.

The deal makes Wright the highest-paid right tackle in NFL history, with his $93 million in guaranteed money also setting a record for offensive linemen. Wright, who was the Bears' first-round pick in 2023, earned second-team All-Pro honors in 2025, becoming the first Chicago offensive lineman to receive that distinction since Kyle Long in 2014. newsindata.com

His performance helped the team establish one of the league's top rushing offenses, which ranked third in 2025. The extension represents a significant investment in the Bears' rebuild under general manager Ryan Poles, who drafted Wright with his first selection in 2022.

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