Bears Lock in Darnell Wright with 5th Year Option

0:00On April 20th, Chicago Bears just locked in their starting-right tackle Darnell Wright by picking up his fifth-year option. That's the word from NFL Network's Ian Rappaport on Monday. Wright, the 10th overall pick in the 2023 draft, now has $19,072,000 guarantee for $20,27, wrapping up his rookie deal. He's the first first-rounder for GM Ryan Poles and at 24 years old with second-team All-Pro honors, expect extension talk soon. This move secures their line for the long haul after a solid run. Wright's been a rock, missing just two gains over three years and starting all 49 years played in, playoffs included last season. That playing time bumped his option pay, though a pro bull nod could have added over 4 million more. The deadline for 2023 draft class options hits May 1st and plenty of other players are still waiting on their teams. Bears front office stays aggressive, building around their young core, keep an eye on how Wright anchors that offense moving forward.

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