Darnell Wright could come in and start right away at right tackle.
More than a year ago, Bears general manager Ryan Poles set forth with a plan to rebuild the Bears' offensive line with mobile, athletic linemen, and with length at the tackle positions.
With 33¾-inch long arms, Wright has the length to succeed at the tackle position. With a 29-inch vertical jump and a 5.01-second 40-yard dash -- even at 333 pounds -- he has the athleticism, too. by signing up you agree to our terms of service Wright didn't allow a sack in 2022 and he performed well against Alabama's Will Anderson when the Vols upset the Crimson Tide.
There was some thought that Carter could fit exactly what the Bears were trying to build on defense, but Poles appeared to have other ideas. He, instead, picked up a future draft pick and found more protection for Fields, who was sacked a league-leading 55 times last season.
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