Bears Get Concerning News on Darnell Wright Weeks After Record Extension
Summary
The Chicago Bears’ starting right tackle, Darnell Wright, left practice with a right elbow injury, the same elbow he injured last season. Wright recently signed a record contract extension, but the injury raises concerns ahead of the new NFL season.Key Facts
- Darnell Wright injured his right elbow during a Bears practice session.
- This is the same elbow where he tore a ligament last season but did not have surgery.
- Wright played last season despite the injury and earned second-team All-Pro honors.
- He recently signed a four-year, $116 million contract extension with $93 million guaranteed.
- Wright’s annual salary of $29 million makes him the highest-paid right tackle in NFL history.
- He was the 10th overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft and has started nearly every game.
- Wright had strong performance grades last season, ranking 14th overall and 6th for run blocking.
- The Bears rely on Wright for their run game led by backs D’Andre Swift and Kyle Monangai.
- No details have been released about how serious the new injury is or how long he might miss.
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