Darnell Wright Injury News & Updates
Keep up with the latest injuries from the Steelers vs Bears game on Sunday with our National Football League injury report.Oct 11, 2025
Green light to play Monday
Wright (elbow) does not carry an injury designation into Monday's game against Washington.
ANALYSIS
Wright was a full participant in Saturday's practice, which was enough for the Bears to clear Wright to play Monday after he was sidelined for Chicago's Week 4 win over Las Vegas. He'll reclaim his starting job at right tackle while Theo Benedet and rookie second-rounder Ozzy Trapilo provide depth at the position.
Sep 26, 2025
Out for Week 4
Wright (elbow) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Raiders.
ANALYSIS
With Wright out, one of Theo Benedet or rookie Ozzy Trapilo figures to draw the start at right tackle for Chicago. Wright will have next week's bye to heal up ahead of a Week 6 game at Washington.
Sep 21, 2025
Dealing with elbow injury
Head coach Ben Johnson told reporters that Wright injured his elbow during Sunday's 31-14 win over the Cowboys, Jason Lieser of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
ANALYSIS
While Johnson relayed the injury isn't a long-term concern, Wright's practice participation over the coming week will determine his availability for the Bears' Week 4 clash against the Raiders on Sunday, Sept. 28. Theo Benedet and rookie second-rounder Ozzy Trapilo would be candidates to start at right tackle if Wright were to miss time.
Dec 5, 2024
Full practice Thursday
Wright (knee) was a full participant at the Bears' practice Thursday.
ANALYSIS
Wright suffered a knee injury in Week 13 against the Lions, but he now appears to be set to be able to give it a go Sunday versus San Francisco. He'll be back in his starting role at right tackle against the 49ers.
Nov 28, 2024
Hurts knee Thursday
Wright suffered a knee injury during Thursday's game in Detroit.
ANALYSIS
Wright was in visible pain in the third quarter before being carted to the locker room, after which the Bears deemed him doubtful to return. Larry Borom took over for Wright at right tackle.
Nov 15, 2024
Past knee issue
Wright (knee) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Packers.
ANALYSIS
The 2023 first-round pick from Tennessee opened the Bears' week of practice with consecutive limited sessions, but he upgraded to a full workload Friday, suggesting that he's moved past his knee issue in time for Sunday's divisional matchup. Now that Wright has returned to full health, he's expected to serve as Chicago's top right tackle in Week 11.
Nov 8, 2024
Missing Week 10
Wright (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Patriots.
ANALYSIS
Wright sustained an MCL sprain in the Bears' Week 9 loss to the Cardinals and didn't practice all week, so it's no surprise he'll miss Sunday's contest. Matt Pryor is expected to start at right tackle while Wright is sidelined in Week 10.
Nov 3, 2024
Might have MCL sprain
Wright (knee) likely suffered an MCL sprain during Sunday's 29-9 loss to the Cardinals, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
The starting right tackle left the game and did not return. Wright will have an MRI on Monday to learn more about the severity of the injury, per Rapoport. Jake Curhan replaced him at right tackle Sunday.
Nov 3, 2024
Done for night
Wright (knee) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's contest against the Cardinals, Scott Bair of Marquee Sports Network reports.
ANALYSIS
Wright suffered a knee injury in the second half, ultimately ending up with him being unable to return to the contest. In his place, Jake Curhan took over at right tackle versus Arizona.
Sep 27, 2024
Good to go for Week 4
Wright (back) was a full participant in Friday's practice and does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Rams.
ANALYSIS
Wright was a DNP to start the week due to a shoulder injury, but he increased his practice participation in each of the next two sessions. He will serve as the Bears' starting right tackle for Sunday's contest.
Sep 25, 2024
Dealing with injury
Wright (back) will not practice Wednesday, Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reports.
ANALYSIS
Wright is considered day-to-day, according to head coach Matt Eberflus. He'll have the opportunity to return to the practice field Thursday, which he may need to do if he's going to play Sunday against the Rams.
Oct 22, 2023
Will play Sunday
Wright (shoulder) is active ahead of Sunday's game against the Raiders, Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
The 2023 first-round pick out of Tennessee seemed to be trending in the wrong direction to play earlier in the week, as he went from a limited participant in Wednesday's practice to a DNP on Thursday. Wright was able to practice in full on Friday and he's good to go for Sunday's contest.
Oct 19, 2023
Records DNP on Thursday
Wright (shoulder) did not participate in Thursday's practice.
ANALYSIS
Wright may have suffered a shoulder injury during the Bears' Week 6 loss to the Vikings, as he popped up on the team's injury report Wednesday. Chicago's rookie tackle could be trending in the wrong direction to play this coming Sunday, going from limited participation in Wednesday's practice to a non-participant Thursday.
Apr 27, 2023
Goes 10th overall to Chicago
The Bears selected Wright in the first round of the 2023 NFL draft, 10th overall.
ANALYSIS
While Wright might not be able to line up at left tackle in all schemes -- his modest reach (33 and 3/4-inch arms) being the main concern -- the former Tennessee standout should be fine at right tackle at the very least. While his reach isn't ideal for a tackle, Wright is a memorably massive lineman (6-foot-5, 333 pounds) with exceptional athleticism (5.01-second 40-yard dash, 114-inch broad jump). Wright should improve the Bears offensive line in some meaningful way, even as a rookie.
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