Last year, it was painfully obvious that the Chicago Bears needed offensive line help, as quarterback Caleb Williams was sacked 68 times. In order to get the offense moving and to preserve Williams’ career, changes needed to be made.
The Bears proceeded to overhaul their offensive line during the offseason and now have four new starters in the trenches, but there is one holdover who continues to do a tremendous job: right tackle Darnell Wright.
Wright owns an 82.3 overall grade at Pro Football Focus in 2025, which ranks 10th among all offensive tackles. He has been particularly staunch against the run, coming in with an 85.7 grade (that ranks sixth among all tackles).
The former first-round pick becomes eligible for a contract extension after the season, and Jacob Infante of Windy City Gridiron is expecting something to get done.
Chicago Bears predicted to sign Darnell Wright to a contract extension
Oct 13, 2024; London, United Kingdom; Chicago Bears offensive tackle Darnell Wright (58) after an NFL International Series game at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter van den Berg-Imagn Images
In his mock offseason, Infante has the Bears signing Wright to a three-year, $66.5 million contract extension, a deal that would keep him in Chicago through 2029.
“First and foremost, I wanted to get ahead of Darnell Wright’s impending free agency in 2027 and sign him to a contract extension,” Infante wrote. “They will presumably pick up his fifth-year option, but considering he’s arguably their most valuable long-term asset along the offensive line, it’s smart to extend him before he gets even more expensive.”
Great offensive linemen are hard to come by in this league, and Wright appears to be on the path to stardom.
Given that the Bears appear to have their franchise quarterback in Williams, it’s definitely wise to establish as much talent around him as possible for the long haul, and that especially includes providing him with superb protection up front.
You can already see what the improvements in the trenches have done for Williams this season, as the second-year quarterback has broken out during the second half of 2025.
Locking up Wright now is not only smart financially, but it would ensure that Chicago has one side of the offensive line fortified for years to come.
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