After a breakout 2025 season, the Chicago Bears are hoping to keep Nahshon Wright in the Windy City for the foreseeable future.
Wright, who was reunited with defensive backs coach Al Harris, exceeded all expectations and transformed himself into a starting-caliber and now a Pro Bowl cornerback in a matter of months. For Bears fans, the idea of Wright and Jaylon Johnson starting on the outside looks like a winning combo for years to come.
It also helps that Harris would be there to continue working with Wright. However, there was a brief moment of uncertainty surrounding Harris’ future with the club as he interviewed for three different teams' defensive coordinator vacancies.
After what Wright, in particular, accomplished this season, along with the Bears’ secondary as a whole, the odds were that Harris would become a defensive coordinator this offseason. That never happened, though, as the Washington Commanders, Green Bay Packers, and now the Tennessee Titans have found their guys. All teams that Harris reportedly interviewed with.
On Monday, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that the Titans are hiring San Francisco 49ers assistant head coach Gus Bradley. While this is disappointing news for Harris, it's good news for Bears fans who wanted to see him and Wright both back for another season.
Nahshon Wright Should Love That Al Harris Likely Isn't Leaving Bears in 2026
Earlier this season, Wright told reporters that “he’d love to play for Harris the rest of his career” after winning NFC Defensive Player of the Week.
The veteran cornerback echoed a similar sentiment on Monday at the Pro Bowl, expressing that he wants to be in the Windy City.
“I definitely would love to be back in Chicago, but who knows. We’ll see,” Wright said, via Mark Carman of CHGO.
Wright’s dream of that happening is likely cemented with Harris not getting the job in Tennessee. Wright was outstanding this season for the Bears. He gave defensive coordinator Dennis Allen a dependable starter when Johnson was hurt and even when he returned.
The veteran cornerback finished the year with 80 total tackles, 11 pass deflections, five interceptions (one returned for a touchdown), three tackles for loss, and one quarterback hit.
Now, Wright wasn’t perfect in pass coverage, as he gave up six receiving touchdowns. Nonetheless, the Bears will live with that, as there was plenty of good to offset the bad, as opposing quarterbacks have only completed 61.2 percent of their passes against Wright this season. He also possessed an 86.8 passer rating.
Given the current CB free agent class, Wright’s services will be in high demand due to what he did in 2025. However, his familiarity with Harris and success in Allen’s defensive scheme could be the determining factor in keeping him in Chicago.