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Bears' Darnell Wright Rewrites OL History
5 Aug
Summary
- Wright secured a $116 million deal, with $93 million guaranteed.
- He now holds the record for most guaranteed money for an offensive lineman.
- Wright is also the highest-paid right tackle in NFL history.
The Chicago Bears announced on Tuesday a substantial four-year contract extension for their right tackle, Darnell Wright. This significant agreement is worth $116 million and includes $93 million in guaranteed money, according to reports.
This new deal makes Wright the offensive lineman with the most guaranteed money in NFL history, surpassing previous records. Furthermore, Wright's extension also positions him as the highest-paid right tackle in the league.
Wright was initially selected by the Bears as the 10th overall pick in the 2023 draft. He has proven to be a durable and essential part of Chicago's offensive line, starting 49 out of a possible 51 games during his tenure. This extension also marks the first first-round draft selection made by Bears general manager Ryan Poles to be extended.
