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Chicago Bears right tackle Darnell Wright lands 4-year, $116 million contract, AP source says
Summary by The Piney Point Editorial Desk Jay Cohen, Associated Press , as published by KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· August 4, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The contract is for four years and is worth $116 million.
A notable contract extension has been agreed upon in the NFL. Darnell Wright, a right tackle, has signed a new deal with the Chicago Bears. The contract is for four years and is worth $116 million.
Further details of the agreement are available from the source. It is known that the deal includes a significant amount of guaranteed money. Wright was a key player for the Bears, helping the team rank highly in rushing.
The source provides more information about the contract and Wright's achievements, including his draft position and honors earned. For more details, readers can refer to the original report.
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Category: local Published: August 4, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A notable contract extension has been agreed upon in the NFL. Darnell Wright, a right tackle, has signed a new deal with the Chicago Bears. The contract is for four years and is worth $116 million…
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