Wright Extension Signals Bears’ Trenches-First Future

The Chicago Bears locked in right tackle Darnell Wright with a four-year extension featuring $93 million guaranteed (up to $116 million total), making him the NFL’s highest-paid at his position. Wright, a three-year starter who earned second-team All-Pro honors and durability, was lauded by GM Ryan Poles and coach Ben Johnson as a cornerstone of a culture built in the trenches. The move reinforces the Bears’ emphasis on building a sustainable, championship-level lineup and serves as a blueprint for rewarding homegrown talent.