Darnell Wright - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

2026 NFL Offseason Buzz: Vikings Hiring Seahawks Executive As New GM

Here's the latest offseason buzz and rumors around the NFL.

16 HOURS AGO • FOX SPORTS

2026 NFL Offseason Buzz: Vikings Hiring Seahawks Executive As New GM

Bears OL Coach Wants Darnell Wright to Do This One Thing to Take His Game to Another Level Bears OL Coach Dan Roushar speaks glowingly of Darnell Wright — all while laying out what needs to happen next for Wright to live up to his...

4 DAYS AGO • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Chicago Bears exercise fifth-year option for 2027 on right tackle Darnell Wright's contract

General manager Ryan Poles says the Chicago Bears exercised their fifth-year option for 2027 on right tackle Darnell Wright’s rookie contract and will try to sign him to an extensi...

APRIL 21 • Associated Press

Fifth-year option excercised The Bears picked up the fifth-year option connected to Wright's rookie contract Monday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact Wright will remain on the roster an additional year before further negotiations are required, now set to make almost $6.7 million in 2026 and $19 million in 2027 on the offensive tackle fifth-year option. The right tackle is coming off a 2025 Second-team All-Pro season, and the opportunity to maintain the standout 24-year-old's services should help the Bears maintain strong run and pass protection into 2026.

APRIL 20 • ROTOWIRE

Why a Darnell Wright Extension Could Be in the Works After Bears Pick Up Fifth-Year Option After picking up Darnell Wright's fifth-year option, what's next for the Bears and their All-Pro tackle?

APRIL 20 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Bears have plenty of options in NFL draft in trying to improve team

The Chicago Bears come into the draft with needs on the offensive line as well as defensive end and safety

APRIL 15 • Associated Press

Bears GM Ryan Poles Says Darnell Wright Extension is "Definitely a Priority" Second-team All-Pro right tackle Darnell Wright is now eligible for an extension with the Chicago Bears.

FEBRUARY 27 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

NFL Combine Survey: 42 Prospects Pick Which Player Was the Best They Faced in College

We asked 42 draft prospects who the best player they faced in college was and 34 players received a vote.

FEBRUARY 26 • FOX SPORTS

NFL Combine Survey: 42 Prospects Pick Which Player Was the Best They Faced in College

Ryan Poles heaps praise on Darnell Wright for growth he showed in Year 3 Chicago Bears right tackle Darnell Wright made real progress this season, and along with everyone else, general manager Ryan Poles noticed.

JANUARY 22 • BEARGOGGLESON.COM

Caleb Williams and the Bears see bigger things in store after making strides under Ben Johnson

Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears believe bigger things are in store for them after a breakthrough season that ended with an overtime loss to the Los Angeles Rams

JANUARY 19 • Associated Press

Darnell Wright | Player Profile Chicago Bears offensive lineman Darnell Wright has taken a significant step forward in his second NFL season, evolving from an intriguing ro...

JANUARY 17 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Previewing Bears-Rams showdown | Bears Weekly Join Jeff Joniak, Tom Thayer, and Jim Miller for an in-depth preview of this Sunday's Divisional Round matchup against the Rams. Plus, don't...

JANUARY 16 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Let's Debate: Matthew Stafford or Drake Maye? How 1 AP All-Pro Voter Determined Ballot

FOX Sports NFL writer Greg Auman peels open the curtain on how he determined his picks for this year's AP All-Pro team.

JANUARY 14 • FOX SPORTS

Let's Debate: Matthew Stafford or Drake Maye? How 1 AP All-Pro Voter Determined Ballot

Did You Notice Where Darnell Wright Was on the Bears' Game-Winning TD? If you didn't notice where Darnell Wright was lined up on Caleb Williams' game-winning touchdown pass on Wild Card Saturday, just know that...

JANUARY 13 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

The cost to keep Darnell Wright just went way up for Bears The Chicago Bears and their fans may be laser-focused on tonight's Wild Card game against the Green Bay Packers, and for good reason. The en...

JANUARY 10 • SI.COM

Three Bears players earn AP NFL All-Pro honors Bears left guard Joe Thuney and safety Kevin Byard III have been named Associated Press NFL first-team All-Pro and right tackle Darnell Wrig...

JANUARY 10 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Bears defense tries to rebound after struggling against 49ers

Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson avoided adding blame on his defense for giving up 42 points against San Francisco in Sunday night's loss but the problems were obvious as they went...

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • Associated Press

All set for SNF Wright (illness) is active for Sunday night's contest against the 49ers.

Impact Wright is good to go after being a late-week addition to the injury report with an illness Saturday. The 24-year-old will operate in his starting role at right tackle versus San Francisco.

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Chicago Bears Inactives: Darnell Wright, DJ Moore Are OK to Play in Week 17 This week's list of Chicago Bears inactives is OUT — and it does not include right tackle Darnell Wright.

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Bears Week 17 Flu Game Updates: Darnell Wright, DJ Moore, More Chicago Bears right tackle Darnell Wright flying in on Sunday adds a sprinkle of intrigue ahead of SNF.

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Bears' Darnell Wright travels to Santa Clara, trending toward game-time decision The Chicago Bears received a potentially encouraging development ahead of their matchup in Santa Clara as right tackle Darnell Wright is en...

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Darnell Wright is Now Questionable to Play For Bears in Week 17 Chicago Bears right tackle Darnell Wright might not be available for the team's game against the 49ers.

DECEMBER 27, 2025 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Late addition to injury report The Bears announced Saturday that Wright (illness) has been added to the injury report and is listed as questionable for Sunday night's game against the 49ers.

Impact Wright appears to have contracted an illness Saturday, making his status up-in-the-air for Week 17. Official word on the starting right tackle's availability, or lack thereof, will arrive no later than 90 minutes prior to Sunday's 8:20 p.m. ET kickoff. Theo Benedet will likely have to operate as one of Chicago's starting tackles if Wright is unable to play.

DECEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bears get concerning Darnell Wright injury update for SNF vs. 49ers | Sporting News Darnell Wright isn't traveling with the team for SNF.

DECEMBER 27, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

NFL Week 16 Team of the Week: Puka Nacua Undeniable; Trevor Lawrence Makes Statement

Here is the best of the best from NFL Week 16 across offense, defense and special teams.

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

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