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Chicago Bears fans began panicking when right tackle Darnell Wright missed practice on Wednesday with a worrying knee injury. However, they are now breathing a sigh of relief after Thursday’s update.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / September 16

Chicago Bears RT Darnell Wright suffers troubling knee injury

The Chicago Bears offense did pretty much everything right in a 59-37 win over the Carolina Panthers on Sunday in Week 1. The offensive line was a key reason why D’Andre Swift won NFC Offensive Player of the Week honors and Caleb Williams was a force as both a passer and runner against Carolina.

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Chicago Bears News / On Tap Sports Net / August 26

Bears Injury Update: Luther Burden III, Darnell Wright Back at Practice Before Titans Trip

The Chicago Bears closed camp today at Halas Hall with better injury news than they had 24 hours earlier. Wide receiver Luther Burden III was back on the field Wednesday for the first time since a groin injury Aug.

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

Chicago Bears News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 26

Bears’ Darnell Wright injury update brings sigh of relief as Ben Johnson ponders LT decision

The Chicago Bears were worried about Darnell Wright after he suffered an injury in practice ahead of their preseason finale this weekend. They’ve received some good news, and it looks like he’ll be back on the practice field soon, according to ESPN’s Courtney Cronin.

Chicago Bears News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 25

Darnell Wright injury casts shadow on Bears’ training camp practice

The Chicago Bears suffered an injury scare involving offensive tackle Darnell Wright during Tuesday’s practice as the team prepares to close out its preseason against the Tennessee Titans on Saturday at 6 p.m.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / August 25

Chicago Bears All-Pro exits practice with painful injury

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.

Chicago Bears News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 23

Bears rumors: Chicago insider targets next contract extension after Darnell Wright

The Chicago Bears recently rewarded right tackle Darnell Wright with a historic contract extension. If another long-term deal is to take place before Week 1, one candidate has risen to the top.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / August 19

Montez Sweat Speaks to True Value of Darnell Wright's Bears Extension

No player is going to trash their teammate in the media, or even downplay his contribution in any way. So, singing the praise of a teammate also gets cheapened.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / August 18

Bears starter makes honest Darnell Wright admission amid training camp

Darnell Wright and the Chicago Bears are busy preparing for the upcoming season. They are fine tuning details with the start of the 2026 regular season inching closer.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / August 12

Bears' Ben Johnson Promises a Touchdown for Darnell Wright is Coming

When the Chicago Bears hired Ben Johnson to be their next head coach in 2025, his potential with the franchise was exciting but uncertain. On the one hand, Johnson was the architect of a juggernaut offense that turned the historically inept Detroit Lions into a Super Bowl contender.

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Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / August 10

Darnell Wright’s extension is full circle vindication for Ryan Poles

When Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles extended right tackle Darnell Wright recently, it wasn’t just a contract announcement. Instead, it was a moment of vindication.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / August 10

Grading The Contract: Darnell Wright’s extension gives the Bears a clear path to keep veteran core together for two-year Super Bowl push

The Chicago Bears signed right tackle Darnell Wright to a monster new deal a few days back and the details have been released, and it actually doesn’t prevent the Bears from the big costs they have on the books in 2027.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / August 6

Chicago Bears: Darnell Wright blasts former coaches

Chicago Bears right tackle Darnell Wright is thankful that a new coaching staff came on the scene to help him before an important contract year in 2025.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / August 5

Darnell Wright had strong words for Bears GM Ryan Poles after $116M move

Darnell Wright made a lot of headlines after he signed his four-year, $116 million extension with the Chicago Bears. Ryan Poles and the front office rewarded the offensive tackle with a lucrative deal for his impressive first three NFL seasons.

Chicago Bears News / Athlon Sports / August 5

Kyle Monangai Gives Major Praise to Bears Offensive Lineman Darnell Wright

On August 4th, the biggest storyline around the Chicago Bears was by far the Darnell Wright extension. Jeremy Fowler posted on X, “Chicago Bears and RT Darnell Wright reach agreement on a four-year, $116M extension with $93M guaranteed, per me and @RapSheet.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / August 5

The Vikings Extension of Brian O’Neill Looks Even Better After the Newest Bears Move

Last week the Vikings made news by extending right tackle Brian O’Neill to a four-year $96 million contract extension. Now this week the Bears have made

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / August 5

Fans saying the same thing about Bears’ $116 million Darnell Wright decision

The Chicago Bears made a big decision about Darnell Wright’s future with the franchise. They signed him to a four-year, $116 million extension on Tuesday, making him the highest-paid right tackle in NFL history.

Chicago Bears News / Field Level Media / August 4

Reports: Bears, RT Darnell Wright agree on record-breaking deal

The Chicago Bears and right tackle Darnell Wright reached an agreement on a four-year, $116 million extension, according to multiple reports on Tuesday.

Chicago Bears News / Yardbarker / August 4

Bears star's historic extension is great news for Caleb Williams

Darnell Wright's record-breaking extension is great news for QB Caleb Williams, Bears' Super Bowl window

Rather than spending big on a wide receiver, the Chicago Bears did something much less flashy: invest in their offensive line.

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Chicago Bears News / On Tap Sports Net / August 1

Darnell Wright Confident He’ll Stay with Bears Long-Term Amid Extension Talks

Chicago Bears right tackle Darnell Wright addressed ongoing contract extension talks during training camp and made clear he expects to remain in Chicago for the foreseeable future.

Chicago Bears News / Pro Football Rumors / July 31

Darnell Wright Addresses Bears Extension Talks

One month ago, it was reported the Bears hoped to have a Darnell Wright extension in place by the start of training camp. That checkpoint has come and gone, but a long-term deal remains the team’s goal.

Chicago Bears News / Pro Football Rumors / July 29

Bears Seeking Extension For RT Darnell Wright

The Bears would like to sign right tackle Darnell Wright to a contract extension by the start of the regular season, general manager Ryan Poles said on Wednesday (via Patrick Finley of the Chicago Sun-Times).

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / July 11

Former Tennessee Vols OL Darnell Wright just got some big money help from the NFL, but it comes with a word of warning

The Bears’ star lineman just got a big vote of confidence from execs and coaches around the NFL, and it could pay off handsomely soon. The Chicago Bears have and former Tennessee Vols standout Darnell Wright have yet to reach terms on a contract extension.

Chicago Bears News / NFLTradeRumors.co / June 25

Bears Seeking Extension For RT Darnell Wright Before Camp

According to ESPN’s Courtney Cronin, the Bears would like to lock up RT Darnell Wright to a long-term deal before the start of training camp. That historically has been when this Bears regime likes to get contract extensions done.

Chicago Bears News / Pro Football Rumors / June 25

Bears Eyeing Darnell Wright Extension

Darnell Wright has thrived during his first three NFL seasons. He is under team control with the Bears through 2027, but a long-term deal could be in place soon.