Bears exercising fifth-year option on OT Darnell Wright
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The Bears are locking in one of their key offensive players for the 2027 season. Per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, Chicago has picked up the fifth-year option on offensive tackle Darnell Wright. The No.
10 overall pick of the 2023 draft, Wright is now set to make a projected $19. 072 million guaranteed for 2027, the final year of his rookie contract. The Bears may also negotiate a long-term deal with Wright.
A second-team All-Pro selection for the first time in 2025, Wright has started all 49 of his career games since Chicago made him a first-round pick out of Tennessee.