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Moving right tackle Darnell Wright to left tackle very much on table for Bears

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As the Bears consider offensive tackles in the draft as part of their overhaul of the offensive line, they have some flexibility. They’ve discussed the idea of moving right tackle Darnell Wright to left if necessary. That’s been on the table since they drafted him.

While Wright dodged a question about it this month, general manager Ryan Poles said it’s an option.

“He clearly has the ability to play left and right,” Poles said. “That was part of the value in taking Darnell. If he had to play left, he could play left.