James Wright (wide receiver) explained

James Wright
Number:86, 17
Position:Wide receiver
Birth Date:December 31, 1991
Birth Place:Buras, Louisiana, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:1
Weight Lbs:201
High School:Belle Chasse (LA)
College:LSU
Draftyear:2014
Draftround:7
Draftpick:239
Pastteams:
Statlabel1:Receptions
Statvalue1:18
Statlabel2:Receiving yards
Statvalue2:197
Statlabel3:Receiving touchdowns
Statlabel4:Total tackles
Statvalue4:17
Statlabel5:Forced fumbles
Statvalue5:2
Pfr:WrigJa03

James Earl Wright (born December 31, 1991) is a former American football wide receiver. He was selected by the Cincinnati Bengals in the seventh round of the 2014 NFL draft. He played college football at LSU.

Professional career

Cincinnati Bengals

Wright was selected by the Cincinnati Bengals in the seventh round (239th overall) of the 2014 NFL draft.[1]

On October 12, 2014, Wright recorded his first career reception, in overtime against the Carolina Panthers, good for 24 yards and setting up a would-be game-winning field goal by the Bengals. However, the attempt was missed by Mike Nugent, ending the game in a 37-37 tie.[2]

On November 30, 2014, Wright had a career-best 3 receptions for 59 yards, including a 30-yard reception late in the fourth quarter which helped the Bengals to a 14-13 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.[3] However, on the same play, Wright tore his PCL and missed the rest of 2014 and all of 2015 seasons on Injured Reserve.

On August 1, 2016, Wright was activated off of the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list.[4]

On March 13, 2017, Wright was released by the Bengals.[5]

Cleveland Browns

On March 14, 2017, Wright was claimed off waivers by the Cleveland Browns.[6] He was waived/injured by the Browns on August 5, 2017 and placed on injured reserve.[7] He was released on August 30, 2017.

Indianapolis Colts

On January 2, 2018, Wright signed a reserve/future contract with the Indianapolis Colts.[8] He was waived/injured on September 1, 2018 and was placed on injured reserve.[9] He was released on April 30, 2019.[10]

External links

Notes and References

  1. http://www.cincyjungle.com/nfldraft/2014/5/10/5705046/nfl-draft-2014-cincinnati-bengals-select-lsu-wr-james-wright "NFL Draft 2014: Cincinnati Bengals select LSU WR James Wright"
  2. https://www.espn.com/nfl/boxscore?gameId=400554263 "Panthers-Bengals Box Score, 10/12/14"
  3. https://www.espn.com/nfl/boxscore?gameId=400554330 "Bengals-Buccaneers Box Score, 11/30/14"
  4. Web site: Bengals activate WR James Wright. August 2016 . August 2, 2016.
  5. Web site: Bengals waive James Wright. Alper, Josh. ProFootballTalk.NBCSports.com. March 13, 2017.
  6. Web site: Browns claim WR James Wright. ClevelandBrowns.com. March 14, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170806023202/http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/article-5/Browns-claim-WR-James-Wright/ca44dc82-bbba-4429-a92c-6544731f3a63. August 6, 2017.
  7. Web site: Browns sign WR Rasheed Bailey, TE Nate Iese. ClevelandBrowns.com. August 5, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170815102958/http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/article-5/Browns-sign-WR-Rasheed-Bailey-TE-Nate-Iese/44218632-2fb0-4fdf-a412-114a6a9ae011. August 15, 2017.
  8. Web site: Colts Sign Three More To Reserve/Future Contracts. Colts.com. January 2, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180104232757/http://www.colts.com/news/article-1/Colts-Sign-Three-More-To-ReserveFuture-Contracts/52852e79-23b0-4816-a43e-b0f384128e20. January 4, 2018.
  9. Web site: Colts Announce Final 2018 Roster Cuts. Walker, Andrew. Colts.com. September 1, 2018.
  10. Web site: Colts Sign Free Agent Running Back Spencer Ware. Walker, Andrew. Colts.com. April 30, 2019.