Practice absence clouds Week 2 preparations
Right tackle Darnell Wright did not participate in the Chicago Bears' practice Wednesday, appearing on the initial injury report with a knee issue ahead of Sunday's game in Minnesota.
Wright, in his fourth season with the Bears, started in Chicago's 59-37 season-opening victory at Carolina. His absence from Wednesday's practice will be reflected on the team's ongoing injury evaluations.
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The former Tennessee Vol was the No. 10 overall pick in the 2023 NFL draft; Chicago reinforced that investment in August when they signed Wright to a four-year extension that runs through 2031.
Wright did not practice Wednesday while he deals with a knee injury; he had started in the Bears' 59-37 season-opening win against Carolina.
The combination of Wright's Week 1 durability, draft pedigree and recent contract extension makes his practice absence a notable development for a Bears line that relies on continuity up front. The team will update his official status as the week progresses and the injury report evolves ahead of Sunday’s game in Minnesota.
