Amid contract talks, Bears RT Darnell Wright knows he'll 'be here for a long time'
<p> Just Tuesday, <a class="Link" href="https://chicago.suntimes.com/bears" target="_blank" >Bears</a> general manager <a class="Link" href="https://chicago.suntimes.com/bears/2026/07/27/bears-ben-johnson-ryan-poles-training-camp-four-questions-caleb-williams-braxton-jones-kyler-gordon-dayo-odeyingbo-nfl" target="_blank" >Ryan Poles</a> made it sound as if he wasn’t close to a contract extension for right tackle Darnell Wright.</p><p>Friday, though, Wright was clear — he plans to stay with the Bears for years to come.</p><p>“I know I'll be here for a long time,” he said. “Hopefully my whole career."</p><p>Wright is entering the fourth year of his rookie deal, though the Bears have already picked up his rookie option in 2027.
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The Chicago Bears are negotiating a new contract with right tackle Darnell Wright. General manager Ryan Poles said earlier this week that a deal is not close. On Friday, Wright said he expects to stay with the Bears for a long time.
Why it matters
Fans want to know if key players will stay, which affects the team's future performance. A long‑term deal would help the Bears plan their offense.
- Who is Darnell Wright?
- He is the right tackle for the Chicago Bears.
- What did Ryan Poles say about the contract?
- He said the team is not close to reaching an extension with Wright.
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Amid contract talks, Bears RT Darnell Wright knows he'll 'be here for a long time'
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