Unexpected Bears Player Is Challenging for a Starting Job
As the Chicago Bears gear up for the 2025 season, veteran cornerback Nahshon Wright is making a strong push for the No. 2 cornerback spot opposite Jaylon Johnson. With Johnson sidelined by a leg injury, Wright has taken full advantage, earning first team reps and impressing coaches with his physicality and press coverage.
The 6 foot 4, 200 pound cornerback, signed in free agency after stints with the Cowboys and Vikings, brings rare length and fits perfectly in defensive coordinator Dennis Allen’s aggressive, man heavy scheme. His ability to jam receivers and disrupt timing at the line has stood out.
While 2023 second-round pick Tyrique Stevenson remains the presumed starter, his inconsistency—highlighted by key lapses like the “Fail Mary” loss to Washington—has opened the door. Allen made it clear the CB2 role is “completely up for grabs” and will be decided on film/camp performance.
With joint practices and preseason games on the horizon, Wright’s steady play has turned this into a real competition—one that could reshape the Bears secondary if he keeps outperforming expectations.