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Bears reach historic 4-year, $116 million extension with RT Darnell Wright
The Chicago Bears have locked down a key Caleb Williams protector.The Bears reached a new four-year, $116 million deal with offensive lineman Darnell Wright on Tuesday afternoon, according to the NFL Networks Ian Raport. Wright will receive $93 million guaranteed, too.The deal is now the richest in NFL history for a right tackle, surpassing the mark that Detroit Lions lineman Penei Sewell previously set with his four-year, $112 million deal.Only two other offensive lineman throughout the league are earning more than Wright now, too. Tampa Bay Buccaneers lineman Tristan Wirfs leads the way on that front. The former Iowa star signed a five-year, $140.6 million extension in 2024. New York Giants lineman Andrew Thomas is on a $117.5 million deal, too.The Bears first selected Wright with the No. 10 overall pick out of Tennessee in 2023. Hes been a key piece to their offensive line ever since, and he earned second-team All-Pro honors last season.This post will be updated with more information shortly.
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