Gabe Wright Explained
Gabriel Alexander Wright (born April 3, 1992) is an American football defensive tackle who is a free agent. He played college football at Auburn and was drafted by the Detroit Lions in the fourth round of the 2015 NFL draft.
Professional career
Detroit Lions
Wright was drafted by the Detroit Lions in the fourth round (113th overall) of the 2015 NFL draft after playing college football at Auburn.[1] [2] The Lions traded up for the pick, giving away their 2016 third-round pick to the Philadelphia Eagles.[2] On September 3, 2016, he was waived by the Lions.[3]
Cleveland Browns
On September 5, 2016, Wright was signed to the practice squad of the Cleveland Browns.[4] On September 13, 2016, he was promoted to the Browns' active roster.[5] He was released on October 4, 2016 and re-signed to the practice squad the next day.[6] [7] He was elevated back to the active roster on October 11, 2016.[8] He was released again on October 21, 2016 and re-signed back to the practice squad a few days later.[9] [10] He was re-signed back to the active roster again on December 13, 2016.[11]
On May 19, 2017, Wright was waived by the Browns.[12]
Philadelphia Eagles
On June 5, 2017, Wright was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles.[13] He was waived by the team on September 1, 2017.[14]
Miami Dolphins
On September 4, 2017, Wright was signed to the Miami Dolphins' practice squad.[15] He was promoted to the active roster on December 28, 2017.[16]
On August 14, 2018, Wright was released by the Dolphins.[17]
Oakland Raiders
On August 15, 2018, Wright was claimed off waivers by the Oakland Raiders.[18] He was waived on September 1, 2018 and was signed to the practice squad the next day.[19] [20] He was released on September 14, 2018, but was re-signed five days later.[21] He was promoted to the active roster on December 18, 2018.[22] Wright was waived during final roster cuts on August 30, 2019.[23]
Houston Roughnecks
On November 22, 2019, Wright was drafted by the Houston Roughnecks in the 2020 XFL Supplemental Draft.[24] In 5 games for the undefeated Roughnecks, Wright produced 10 tackles and 1.5 sacks.[25] He had his contract terminated when the league suspended operations on April 10, 2020.[26]
Jacksonville Jaguars
On December 7, 2020, Wright signed with the practice squad of the Jacksonville Jaguars.[27] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 4, 2021.[28] He was waived on March 17, 2021.[29]
Washington Football Team
Wright signed with the Washington Football Team on June 7, 2021.[30] He was released on August 31, 2021,[31] and re-signed to the practice squad the following day.[32] Wright was released on September 28, 2021.[33] He signed to the team's practice squad on November 16, 2021.[34]
DC Defenders
Wright was placed on the reserve list by the DC Defenders of the XFL on March 7, 2023.[35] He was activated a week later.[35] He was not part of the roster after the 2024 UFL dispersal draft on January 15, 2024.[36]
External links
Notes and References
- http://www.al.com/auburnfootball/index.ssf/2014/07/gabe_wright_transforms_body_to.html Gabe Wright transforms body to become Auburn's most versatile defensive lineman
- Web site: Detroit Lions trade up, draft defensive tackle Gabe Wright . https://web.archive.org/web/20180121071209/http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Detroit-Lions-trade-up-draft-defensive-tackle-Gabe-Wright/244c1cbc-27ce-489a-ad7d-0303a2e98ebd . dead . January 21, 2018 . . Tim . Twentyman . May 2, 2015 . May 2, 2015 .
- Web site: Lions establish 53-man roster. DetroitLions.com. September 3, 2016. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20171015012008/http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Lions-establish-53-man-roster/436b48fc-7f92-4d4a-8c0f-05664a3afe93. October 15, 2017.
- Web site: Browns add 4 to practice squad. https://web.archive.org/web/20170830003645/http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/article-5/Browns-add-4-to-practice-squad/cee64684-9e70-408c-9993-071aef59ec9a. dead. August 30, 2017. ClevelandBrowns.com. September 5, 2016.
- Web site: Browns promote DL Gabe Wright to active roster. https://web.archive.org/web/20161018141814/http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/article-5/Browns-promote-DL-Gabe-Wright-to-active-roster/6e751b2d-3ec7-4f8e-802b-6a13363fc19b. dead. October 18, 2016. ClevelandBrowns.com. September 13, 2016.
- Web site: Browns elevate OL Anthony Fabiano to active roster. https://web.archive.org/web/20170310040312/http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/article-5/Browns-elevate-OL-Anthony-Fabiano-to-active-roster/2e10397a-2441-42de-9353-05201439b60b. dead. March 10, 2017. ClevelandBrowns.com. October 5, 2016.
- Web site: Browns sign DL Gabe Wright to practice squad. https://web.archive.org/web/20170102111431/http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/article-5/Browns-sign-DL-Gabe-Wright-to-practice-squad/237678a3-bee1-45a3-a13e-9ab030e630a4. dead. January 2, 2017. ClevelandBrowns.com. October 5, 2016.
- Web site: Browns elevate QB Kevin Hogan, DL Gabe Wright to active roster. https://web.archive.org/web/20170824215931/http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/article-5/Browns-elevate-QB-Kevin-Hogan-DL-Gabe-Wright-to-active-roster/b8817481-b3b2-4558-986f-1f27beed666d. dead. August 24, 2017. ClevelandBrowns.com. October 11, 2016.
- Web site: Browns elevate DB Darius Hillary to active roster. https://web.archive.org/web/20171204061302/http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/article-5/Browns-elevate-DB-Darius-Hillary-to-active-roster/3c4465e4-042f-453b-8b7b-9ae3adf8c703. dead. December 4, 2017. ClevelandBrowns.com. October 21, 2016.
- Web site: Browns sign 3 to practice squad. https://web.archive.org/web/20170903032853/http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/article-5/Browns-sign-3-to-practice-squad/0b3ee2ee-3ebf-44a6-8990-5d50a7f99c6a. dead. September 3, 2017. ClevelandBrowns.com. October 26, 2016.
- Web site: Browns promote DL Gabe Wright to active roster. https://web.archive.org/web/20170809040938/http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/article-5/Browns-promote-DL-Gabe-Wright-to-active-roster-/feb402d2-9253-4d84-a7dd-41ca98454116. dead. August 9, 2017. ClevelandBrowns.com. December 14, 2016.
- Web site: Browns claim OL Chris Barker. https://web.archive.org/web/20180106063525/http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/article-5/Browns-claim-OL-Chris-Barker/14be3104-8484-4afc-9af4-5a0e8b036180. dead. January 6, 2018. ClevelandBrowns.com. May 19, 2017.
- Web site: Eagles Sign DT Gabe Wright. https://web.archive.org/web/20170909111109/http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/article-1/Eagles-Sign-DT-Gabe-Wright/63c38fc1-476a-442c-9f4b-b2bbbb519752. dead. September 9, 2017. McPherson, Chris. PhiladelphiaEagles.com. June 5, 2017.
- Web site: Eagles Announce 16 Moves; Trim Roster To 70 Players. https://web.archive.org/web/20180205013104/http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/article-1/Eagles-Announce-16-Moves-Trim-Roster-To-70-Players/06a0ac51-011d-447f-bc72-ef2b857b6908. dead. February 5, 2018. PhiladelphiaEagles.com. September 1, 2017.
- Web site: Dolphins have filled out their 10 man practice squad. PhinPhanatic.com. September 4, 2017. September 7, 2017. September 8, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170908015921/https://phinphanatic.com/2017/09/06/dolphins-filled-10-man-practice-squad/. dead.
- Web site: Miami Dolphins Make Roster Moves. https://web.archive.org/web/20180131235813/http://www.miamidolphins.com/news/press-releases/article-1/Miami-Dolphins-Make-Roster-Moves/406492d0-6806-4ab6-9e11-87f390707967. dead. January 31, 2018. MiamiDolphins.com. December 28, 2017.
- Web site: Dolphins cut Gabe Wright for blindsiding Kenyan Drake in practice fight. Wolfe, Cameron. ESPN.com. August 14, 2018.
- Web site: Raiders Claim DT Gabe Wright; Place DT Ahtyba Rubin on IR. Raiders.com. August 15, 2018.
- Web site: Oakland Raiders announce roster transactions - 9.1.18. Raiders.com. September 1, 2018.
- Web site: Raiders announce practice squad signings. Raiders.com. September 2, 2018. September 3, 2018. April 22, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210422123543/https://www.raiders.com/news/raiders-announce-practice-squad-signings. dead.
- Web site: Raiders sign DE Shilique Calhoun to practice squad, release DT Gabe Wright. Raiders Wire. USA Today. September 14, 2018.
- Web site: Raiders Announce Transactions - 12.18.18. Raiders.com. December 18, 2018.
- News: Raiders announce transactions - 8.30.19 . Raiders.com . August 30, 2019 . August 30, 2019.
- Web site: SUPPLEMENTAL DRAFT RESULTS. XFL.com. November 22, 2019.
- Web site: XFL Live Stats. June 12, 2020. June 12, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200612231423/https://stats.xfl.com/Player/10658. dead.
- News: Condotta, Bob . XFL suspends operations, terminates all employees, but Jim Zorn says he has hopes league will continue . SeattleTimes.com . April 10, 2020 . July 17, 2020.
- Web site: Jags sign 4 to practice squad, including former CB Quenton Meeks. Jaguars Wire. USA Today. December 7, 2020.
- News: Bouda, Nate . Jaguars Sign 11 Players To Futures Contracts . NFLTradeRumors.co . January 4, 2021 . February 15, 2021.
- News: Long, Mark . Jaguars add 12 new guys, including 4 sure defensive starters . WashingtonPost.com . March 17, 2021 . March 17, 2021.
- Web site: Washington signs Gabe Wright, Najee Toran. NBCSports.com. Josh. Alper. June 7, 2021. June 7, 2021.
- Web site: WashingtonFootball.com. Washington Makes Multiple Roster Moves. August 31, 2021. August 31, 2021. Washington Football Team Public Relations.
- Web site: Washington Football Team Public Relations . Washington Signs 15 Players To Practice Squad . WashingtonFootball.com . 1 September 2021 . September 1, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210901181138/https://www.washingtonfootball.com/news/washington-signs-15-players-to-practice-squad . dead .
- Web site: WashingtonFootball.com. Washington Makes Multiple Roster Moves. September 28, 2021. September 29, 2021. Washington Football Team Public Relations.
- Web site: Washington places Chase Young on IR amid multiple roster moves. November 16, 2021. November 16, 2021. Washington Football Team Public Relations. November 17, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211117004943/https://www.washingtonfootball.com/news/washington-places-chase-young-on-ir-amid-multiple-roster-moves. dead.
- Web site: XFL Transactions . XFL.com . March 14, 2023.
- Web site: 2024 UFL Team Rosters . TheUFL.com . January 21, 2024.