Frequently Asked Questions
When will the Bears sign Darnell Wright to a contract extension?
Insider Brad Biggs believes the most likely timeline for a Wright extension is around Week 1 of the regular season, not late July or before training camp. Both sides want a deal done, but these things take time.
How much money will Darnell Wright's extension cost the Bears?
Expect the deal to start north of $25 million per year. Wright is reportedly aiming to be at minimum in the top three among NFL right tackles in annual average pay.
How good was Darnell Wright in the 2025 season?
Wright was named second-team All-Pro and helped the Bears boast the 3rd-ranked rushing attack in the NFL. He also allowed just 24 sacks on Caleb Williams while giving up only 16 true one-on-one pass sets all season.
Who is the highest-paid right tackle in the NFL right now?
The Buccaneers' Tristan Wirfs leads all right tackles at $28.125 million per year in annual average pay, followed by the Lions' Penei Sewell at $28 million and the Eagles' Lane Johnson at $25 million.
What happens with Gervon Dexter and Tyrique Stevenson's contracts?
Neither Dexter nor Stevenson has played consistently enough to earn an extension yet, and their situations will have to wait until Wright's deal is finalized. Dexter is the closer of the two after posting a career-best six sacks in 2025, while Stevenson spent much of last season benched.
Erik Lambert
I’m a football writer with more than 15 years covering the Chicago Bears. I hold a master’s degree in the Teaching of Writing from Columbia College Chicago, and my work on Sports Mockery has earned more than twenty million views. I focus on providing analysis, context, and reporting on Bears strategy, roster decisions, and team developments, and I’ve shared insight on 670 The Score, ESPN 1000, and football podcasts in the U.S. and Europe.
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