Darnell Wright

Chicago Bears, Right Tackle
Age: 24y-6m-28d (Aug 10, 2001)
Exp: 3 Years
Country: US
College: Tennessee
Drafted: Round 1 (#10 overall), 2023
Agent(s): Jeremy Newberry, Murphy McGuire, Casey Muir (Octagon)
2026 Cap Hit

$6,671,721

2026 Cash

$3,609,309

Career Earnings

$17,626,814

2023-2027 Rookie (CURRENT)

Darnell Wright signed a 4 year, $20,968,267 contract with the Chicago Bears, including $12,249,648 signing bonus, $20,968,267 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $5,242,067. In 2026, Wright will earn a base salary of $1,145,000 and a roster bonus of $2,464,309, while carrying a cap hit of $6,671,721 and a dead cap value of $6,671,721.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $20,968,267
Average Salary:
$5,242,067
Signing Bonus:
$12,249,648
GTD at Sign:
$20,968,267
Total GTD:
$20,968,267
Free Agent:
2028 / UFA
MANAGE CONTRACT
Year Age Status Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Cash Annual Cash Cumulative Dead Cap Annual
2023 22 $3,812,412 1.70% $12,999,648 $12,999,648 $20,968,266
2024 23 $4,765,515 1.87% $1,960,880 $14,960,528 $17,155,854
2025 24 $5,728,698 2.05% $2,666,286 $17,626,814 $12,400,419
2026 25 $6,671,721 2.22% $3,609,309 $21,236,123 $6,671,721
2027 26
Club
 $19,072,000 5.90% $19,072,000 $40,308,123 -
2028 27
UFA
Year Age Status Base P5 Salary Signing Proration Roster Bonus Workout Bonus Cap Hit Cap % League Dead Cap
2023 22 $750,000 $3,062,412 - - $3,812,412 1.70% $20,968,266
2024 23 $915,000 $3,062,412 $788,103 - $4,765,515 1.87% $17,155,854
2025 24 $1,030,000 $3,062,412 $1,626,206 $10,080 $5,728,698 2.05% $12,400,419
2026 25 $1,145,000 $3,062,412 $2,464,309 - $6,671,721 2.22% $6,671,721
2027 26
Club
 $19,072,000 - - - $19,072,000 5.90% -
2028 27
UFA
Year Age Status Base P5 Salary Signing Bonus Roster Bonus Workout Bonus Cash Total Cash Cumulative Cash Remaining
2023 22 $750,000 $12,249,648 - - $12,999,648 $12,999,648 $40,308,123
2024 23 $915,000 - $788,103 - $1,960,880 $14,960,528 $27,308,475
2025 24 $1,030,000 - $1,626,206 $10,080 $2,666,286 $17,626,814 $25,347,595
2026 25 $1,145,000 - $2,464,309 - $3,609,309 $21,236,123 $22,681,309
2027 26
Club
 $19,072,000 - - - $19,072,000 $40,308,123 $19,072,000
Contract Notes
  • Fully Guaranteed
  • Roster Bonuses due at training camp (guaranteed)
  • 2027 5th Year Option Available
Source: NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
Seasons

3 Years

Career Earnings thru 2026

$17,626,814

Earnings w/ Different Teams

1 team

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2023 22
Active
$12,999,648
$12,999,648
2024 23
Active
$1,960,880
$14,960,528
2025 24
Active
$2,666,286
$17,626,814
 All NFL (2nd)
Total      
$17,626,814
$17,626,814
2026 25
Active
$3,609,309
2027 26
Active / Club
$19,072,000
Total
$40,308,123

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
3 $2,695,000 $12,249,648 $2,414,309 - $10,080 $257,777 $17,626,814
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Workout Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2023
22
$750,000
$12,249,648
$12,999,648
$12,999,648
2024
23
$915,000
$788,103
$257,777
$1,960,880
$14,960,528
2025
24
$1,030,000
$1,626,206
$10,080
$2,666,286
$17,626,814
Total
$2,695,000
$12,249,648
$2,414,309
$10,080
$257,777
$17,626,814
$17,626,814
2026
25
$1,145,000
$2,464,309
$3,609,309
2027
26
$19,072,000
$19,072,000
Total
$22,912,000
$12,249,648
$4,878,618
$10,080
$257,777
$40,308,123

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
3 $2,695,000 $12,249,648 $2,414,309 - $10,080 $257,777 $17,626,814
  • Dec 05, 2025 Fined $23,186 Impermissible use of the helmet against Philadelphia (PHI)
  • Oct 20, 2023 Fined $21,180 Impermissible use of the helmet against Minnesota (MIN)
  • May 15, 2023 Signed a 4 year $20.9 million contract with Chicago (CHI)
  • Apr 27, 2023 Drafted by Chicago (CHI): Round 1 (#10 overall)

Fines

Date Reason Fine Amount
Dec 05, 2025 Impermissible use of the helmet against Philadelphia (PHI) $23,186
Oct 20, 2023 Impermissible use of the helmet against Minnesota (MIN) $21,180
Fines: 2 $44,366
Year Team GP GS Snaps Snaps%
2025 CHI 16 16 1,074 93.15
2024 CHI 16 15 960 84.58
2023 CHI 17 17 1,133 100.00

Calculated Market Value

$19.5M Avg. Annual Salary

Market Value

  • 3 years, $58,351,227
  • Avg. Salary: $19,450,409
  • NFL Rank: 118
  • RT Rank: 6

Current Contract

  • Free Agent: 2028
  • Avg. Salary: $5,242,067
  • NFL Rank: 391
  • RT Rank: 21

Comparable Players

We've selected the following players based on their age, contract status, and statistical production to compare Darnell Wright to.

Player Length Value Avg. Salary Age When Signed
Mike Onwenu 3 $57,000,000 $19,000,000 26
Zach Tom 4 $88,000,000 $22,000,000 26
Penei Sewell 4 $112,000,000 $28,000,000 23
Jawaan Taylor 4 $80,000,000 $20,000,000 25
Averages 4 $84,250,000 $22,250,000 25.0

Base Calculated Value

After adjusting the above contracts as if signed at Wright's current age (24), a linear regression is performed, providing us with the following initial value.

Length Value Avg. Salary
5 $106,263,160 $21,252,632

Statistical Comparisons

Now we'll compare our variables and Wright statistically over the two seasons prior to their signing. In this case we're analyzing: GP%, Snaps %, QB Hurries Allowed/Gm, QB Sacks Allowed/Gm, Rating

Player GP% Snaps % QB Hurries Allowed/Gm QB Sacks Allowed/Gm Rating
Mike Onwenu
2022-2023
 94.12 90.20 0.91 0.12 75.40
Zach Tom
2023-2024
 97.06 95.06 1.41 0.15 82.70
Penei Sewell
2022-2023
 100.00 100.00 1.00 0.09 85.50
Jawaan Taylor
2021-2022
 100.00 98.85 1.06 0.32 59.50
Average 97.80 96.03 1.10 0.17 75.78
Darnell Wright
2024-2025
 94.12 88.79 1.06 0.28 80.60
Pct Change -3.76 -7.54 3.64 -64.71 6.36
Median Prime % Change -3.76%
Average Prime % Change -13.20%

Calculated Market Value: Darnell Wright

After applying our Prime % figures into our base calculated value, we're given two values. The average of these values becomes our current calculated market value.

Terms Avg. Salary
3 years, $58,351,227 $19,450,409
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