The Bears hoped Darnell Wright would have a Year 3 breakthrough, and after he did the time to reward him is on the horizon.
Heading into the 2025 season, the only holdover from the Chicago Bears' offensive line who was guaranteed a starting job was Darnell Wright. Talk of moving him to left tackle never really gained traction, and everybody involved was hoping he'd round into form in his third season.
Despite playing a big chunk of the 2025 season with a torn UCL in his right elbow, Wright earned a Second-Team All-Pro nod.