Updated March 10, 2026, 3:06 p.m. CT
Former Chicago Bears cornerback Nahshon Wright has discovered a new home. The Pro Bowler is signing a one-year, $5.5 million contract with the New York Jets, in response to NFL insider Jordan Schultz.
Wright was a revelation throughout an injury-riddled season the place the Bears performed a lot of the yr with out Pro Bowler Jaylon Johnson and Kyler Gordon. Wright, who began 16 regular-season video games, was removed from good in protection, however he was additionally probably the most impactful participant at taking the ball away.
Wright led the NFL with eight takeaways, together with 5 interceptions with one returned for a landing. With Johnson sidelined, Wright was Chicago’s prime cornerback, and his spectacular efficiency earned him his first profession Pro Bowl honors.
Last season with the Bears, Wright totaled 80 tackles, three tackles for loss, 5 interceptions, 11 cross breakups, one landing, two pressured fumbles, three fumble recoveries and one QB hit.
With Wright’s departure, the Bears have a beginning job to fill reverse Johnson on the surface. There are some in-house choices, together with Tyrique Stevenson, Terell Smith and Zah Frazier, who missed his complete rookie season. But Chicago might additionally flip to free agency or the 2026 NFL Draft so as to add one other cornerback.
