Bears, Darnell Wright Agree to $116M Extension
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Bears, Darnell Wright Agree to $116M Extension

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The Chicago Bears and right tackle Darnell Wright have reached an agreement on a four-year contract extension worth $116 million. The deal includes $93 million in guaranteed money.

The Chicago Bears announced Tuesday they’ve agreed to terms with star right tackle Darnell Wright on a significant contract extension. Sources told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler and NFL Network's Ian Rapoport that the extension is for four years, totaling $116 million, with $93 million fully guaranteed.

The agreement secures Wright as a key component of the Bears’ offensive line for the foreseeable future. The deal reflects a growing trend of teams proactively extending contracts of promising young players before they reach free agency.

Details regarding the timing of the official announcement from the Bears organization were not immediately available.

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