Wright’s Contract Could Shatter Right Tackle Pay | Chicago Bears News

Darnell Wright, Chicago’s 24-year-old right tackle and franchise cornerstone, is primed to land one of the NFL’s biggest tackle contracts—thanks to a soaring market and a recent $96M Vikings deal for Brian ONeill. Young, elite, and entering his prime, Wright’s agent has a golden opportunity to push for a mega-deal, likely surpassing the $28M average annual salary of top tackles. GM Ryan Poles wants Wright locked in long-term but insists on finalizing the deal before training camp to avoid distractions—hinting Wright’s camp may be playing the market, waiting for the right moment to maximize his payday. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2b06cccac6ae357a