Chicago Bears All-Pro exits practice with painful injury

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Chicago Bears All-Pro exits practice with painful injury

Originally posted on ChiCitySports | By Jordan Sigler | Last updated Aug 25, 2026 5:51 PM ET

The Chicago Bears are trying to find their starting left tackle for Week 1 against the Carolina Panthers as Ozzy Trapilo works his way back from an injury in the playoffs last season.

Now the Bears have to keep an eye on the right tackle spot.

Per multiple reports, Darnell Wright had to exit practice after suffering a painful injury to his right arm.

“Darnell Wright is going back to Halas Hall with trainer Andre Tucker,” posted Nicholas Moreano of Bears Roundtable on X. “He was getting his right arm looked at. He kept his helmet on the entire time. He walked off under his own power. Wright was flexing his right arm, moving it while he was being looked at by Tucker.”

Chicago Bears need Darnell Wright healthy

Chicago Bears Darnell Wright blocking against the Packers – Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images

Wright earned second-team All-Pro honors last season. The 2023 first-round pick signed a four-year, $116 million contract extension this summer, with $93 million guaranteed. He appeared and started in 49 games for the Bears in his first three seasons.

“As we continue to build our team and develop our culture, we are excited that Darnell will remain a cornerstone of our franchise as we work toward creating sustained success,” Poles said in a statement after the Bears agreed to the deal.

“Darnell has consistently elevated his play and the performance of his teammates since joining our team, and we look forward to his continued growth and leadership for years to come.”

The Bears need Wright to be healthy and starting in Week 1. He’s become one of Chicago’s best offensive linemen, if not the best. Defensive end Montez Sweat said last week he hasn’t been able to beat Wright in a rep during training camp.

The Bears are set to play in a joint practice with the Tennessee Titans on Thursday before playing their final preseason game on Saturday. It remains to be seen if Wright will be able to participate in the joint practice.

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