Ranking most important Bears on 2025 roster: Number 7 is key protector

Brooke Sutton/GettyImagesThe Chicago Bears made a bold move when they drafted Darnell Wright in the 2023 NFL draft.

It was less about the pick itself and more about the team trading off of Jalen Carter to make the pick. Still, entering year three, the question of how smart that decision was appears to be closer to an answer than ever before, which is why he sits at number seven on our most important players list.

Ranking most important Chicago Bears in 2025: Number 7 Darnell Wright

Wright has started for the Bears at right tackle over the past two years. He has been serviceable to above average through the duration of his career. However, after a promising rookie season, he plateaued or did…