The Chicago Bears are making sure they hold on to Darnell Wright. The former Tennessee offensive lineman is getting paid.
Agents for Wright told Ian Rapoport and Jeremy Fowler of ESPN the lineman is getting a new 4-year deal worth $116 million, with $93 million of that guaranteed.
The #Bears and All-Pro OT Darnell Wright have agreed to terms on a fat new deal to make him one of the NFL’s highest paid, per me and @JFowlerESPN.He gets a 4-year, $116M deal with $93M guaranteed done by his agents at @OctagonFootball. The former first rounder cashes in. pic.twitter.com/o2sF5tjtkm
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) August 4, 2026RELATED: Interested in betting on the Vols, NFL action and more? Check out the latest BetMGM bonus code from SDS!
Wright is entering Year 4 of his professional career. Chicago selected him with the No. 10 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft.
With the Bears, Wright has started all 49 games he has appeared in across 3 seasons. He also has 2 postseason starts to his name, both coming in the 2025 campaign.
Last season, Wright earned second-team AP All-Pro recognition. He was part of an offensive line that allowed just 24 sacks, the third-lowest in the NFL.
Wright played 4 seasons for the Volunteers. He appeared in 47 games for Tennessee, making 42 starts across multiple spots on the offensive line. He earned first-team All-SEC honors in 2022.
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