Frequently Asked Questions
How much money did Darnell Wright get in his new contract extension with the Bears?
Wright signed a 4-year deal worth $116 million with $93 million guaranteed. That works out to $29 million per year, making him the highest-paid right tackle in the NFL.
Is Darnell Wright the highest-paid right tackle in the NFL?
Yes, Wright's extension makes him the highest-paid right tackle in the league, surpassing Tampa Bay's Tristan Wirfs. He's also the second-highest-paid offensive lineman overall.
How does Darnell Wright's guaranteed money compare to other offensive linemen?
Wright's $93 million in guaranteed money blows the previous record out of the water. Before this deal, the highest guaranteed money for an offensive lineman was $67 million, set by Andrew Thomas with the New York Giants.
How did the Bears end up drafting Darnell Wright in the 2023 NFL Draft?
GM Ryan Poles traded the #1 overall pick to Carolina for the #9 pick, D.J. Moore, and extra draft capital including a future first-rounder. He then swapped spots with Philadelphia, who wanted Jalen Carter, picking up an extra 4th-round pick before selecting Wright 10th overall.
Was Darnell Wright considered a top-10 pick heading into the 2023 NFL Draft?
No, most draft analysts had Wright ranked in the late teens or early 20s, making the pick considered risky at the time. Ryan Poles disagreed, valuing Wright's unique size, power, and mobility, as well as his standing as the top-rated pass protector in the SEC.
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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