It’s time for former Vols OL Darnell Wright to pop champagne bottles because he just set a lucrative NFL record
It’s a big day for former Tennessee Vols offensive lineman Darnell Wright.
If you happen to see former Tennessee Vols offensive lineman Darnell Wright out anytime soon, drinks are on him.
That’s because Wright just signed one of the biggest deals for an offensive lineman in NFL history.
NFL insider Ian Rapoport reported on Tuesday afternoon that Wright and the Chicago Bears agreed to a contract extension worth $116 million over four years with $93 million guaranteed.
According to Rapoport, it’s the highest gurunatee ever for an offensive lineman.
Wright is entering his fourth season with the Bears after being a first round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft.
The former five-star recruit played at Tennessee from 2019 to 2022. He agreed to move to right tackle for his senior season. And that decision clearly paid off. Wright’s big payday should erase any questions about whether right tackles can get mega-deals in the NFL.
