Darnell Wright: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / October 14

Bears insider revealed more about the injury Darnell Wright battled through and it shows off his herculean effort in Week 6

The Chicago Bears win over the Washington Commanders wasn't pretty, but with a few key takeaways and a strong run game on offense, the Bears managed to pull out a second consecutive road victory.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / October 11

Chicago Bears get Darnell Wright back as near full health returns

As the week went along, the Bears' health improved to the point where they look healthier than they've been since the opener, if not back in preseason .

Chicago Bears News / Pro Football Rumors / October 11

Bears officially make LT switch

Caleb Williams has a new blind side protector coming out of the Bears’ Week 5 bye. Head coach Ben Johnson announced (via The Athletic’s Kevin Fishbain) that second-year offensive lineman Theo Benedet will start at left tackle on Monday against the Commanders.

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Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / October 7

Darnell Wright's continued absence applies pressure to Bears offense

The Bears could be going into Washington with two former backup tackles starting against a Commanders pass rush suddenly resurgent following its five-sack performance against the Chargers.

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Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / October 3

Chicago Bears ‘plan A’ for Darnell Wright amid Braxton Jones’ news

The Chicago Bears put left tackle Braxton Jones on the bench in the second quarter of Week 4. Head coach Ben Johnson hoped adding Ozzy Trapilo to the offensive line would provide a “spark” to a unit that struggled to block defensive end Maxx Crosby and the Las Vegas Raiders front seven.

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / September 26

Bears Final Week 4 Injury Report: Darnell Wright's status opens the door for a second-round pick to see the field, but not as a starter

The Week 5 bye week can't come soon enough for the Chicago Bears, but first, the team must travel to take on the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday and will be more than short-handed.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / September 25

Darnell Wright injury means Bears have possible Maxx Crosby trouble

The Bears could have a problem and it's potentially really big one. On Thursday, for the second straight day, starting Bears right tackle Darnell Wright sat out of practice with an elbow injury.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / September 24

Colston Loveland and Darnell Wright sit out Bears practice

If Colston Loveland's injured hip is going to allow him to play this Sunday, the Bears will need to see improvement in his condition soon. Loveland joined the list of Bears not practicing at all when he sat out Wednesday.

Chicago Bears News / Pro Football Rumors / August 30

Bears’ LT situation still unsettled

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2026 first-round NFL mock draft: Three QBs in the top 10

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Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / August 13

Chicago Bears see ‘decline in play’ from 2023 1st-round pick

One of the biggest areas of emphasis of the Chicago Bears’ offseason was improving their offseason line. After allowing Caleb Williams to get sacked a league-high 68 times as a rookie, the Bears took an aggressive approach to fix the issue.

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Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / August 13

Chicago Bears trying out rookie at RT amid coach’s criticism of Darnell Wright

The Chicago Bears have pretty much declared a winner at left tackle, and now some interesting stuff is surfacing about the right side. Earlier this week, the Bears claimed that Braxton Jones is running away with the competition for the starting left tackle job.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / August 8

Chicago Bears dealt another training camp injury scare

On Thursday, the Chicago Bears saw both right tackle Darnell Wright and cornerback Kyler Gordon go down with worrying injuries. Wright was able to make his return on Friday, but the injury bug has bitten once again at Bears training camp.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / August 8

Chicago Bears breathing sigh of relief after concerning training camp injury

On Thursday, the Chicago Bears and their fans were forced to hold their breaths when right tackle Darnell Wright left practice with a concerning injury.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / August 7

Bears' revamped offensive line may already be in trouble with a training camp injury

Much fanfare has been made of the Chicago Bears' revamped offensive line, and for good reason. After playing a major role in quarterback Caleb Williams' historic 68-sack rookie season, including a couple of stats that made Williams the unluckiest quarterback in the NFL, GM Ryan Poles threw everything plus the kitchen sink into the O-line.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / July 30

Chicago Bears: 1 telling question surfaces on rookie at training camp

The Chicago Bears might be trying to fit a square into a round hole out of necessity. In 2023, the Bears selected Darnell Wright with the No. 10 pick to anchor the right tackle position.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / July 29

Bears' unheralded star receives major recognition amid disrespect

The Chicago Bears' offensive line was a major source of contention last season, as quarterback Caleb Williams was sacked 68 times and the rushing attack was not up to snuff.

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / July 23

Braxton Jones receives clearance; Bears holding LT competition

Braxton Jones made a quick leap from Division I-FCS blocker to starting NFL left tackle as a rookie, moving into the Bears’ starting lineup despite being a 2022 fifth-round pick.

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / July 23

Chicago Bears head coach clears up offseason speculation about former Tennessee Vols offensive lineman Darnell Wright

There's been some speculation over the last couple of months that Chicago Bears offensive tackle Darnell Wright, a former Tennessee Vols standout, might

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / July 13

Darnell Wright snubbed in ESPN offensive tackle rankings

As we get closer to the start of training camp, ESPN is going through each position group and ranking the 10 best players in the NFL by anonymously polling league executives, coaches, and scouts.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / April 15

Darnell Wright’s 12-word reaction to Chicago Bears’ offseason moves

The Chicago Bears have made plenty of changes to their organization heading into the 2025 season. But one constant that remains is Darnell Wright holding down the fort at right tackle.

Chicago Bears News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 3

Bears RT Darnell Wright Believed To Have MCL Sprain

Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that Bears RT Darnell Wright is believed to have suffered an MCL sprain based on initial tests. According to Rapoport, the plan is for Wright to undergo an MRI on Monday to determine the severity of the injury. MCL sprains are typically multi-week injuries that can lead to injured reserve stints.

NFL News / Yardbarker / April 26, 2023

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Tennessee Volunteers News / Yardbarker / April 10, 2023

Analyst says surprise OL could be ‘best overall player’ in draft

Analyst says surprise OL has potential to be ‘best overall player’ in the draft

Ohio State’s Paris Johnson Jr., Northwestern’s Peter Skoronski and Georgia’s Broderick Jones are projected to be the top three offensive tackles off the board in the 2023 NFL Draft, but ESPN’s Louis Riddick believes there’s another tackle who could end up being better than them all.

Tennessee OT Darnell Wright visits four teams, more planned

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Tennessee Volunteers News / Yardbarker / April 1, 2023

Cowboys add former five-star tackle recruit in latest mock draft

ESPN’s Louis Riddick thinks Tennessee’s Darnell Wright may be the best athlete in the 2023 NFL Draft and according to another NFL expert, the Cowboys are going to get him.

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Tennessee Volunteers News / Yardbarker / February 23, 2023