James Wright (wide receiver)

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James Wright
No. 86, 17
Position: Wide receiver
Personal information
Born: (1991-12-31) December 31, 1991 (age 32)
Buras, Louisiana, U.S.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:201 lb (91 kg)
Career information
High school: Belle Chasse (LA)
College: LSU
NFL draft: 2014  / Round: 7 / Pick: 239
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Receptions:18
Receiving yards:197
Total tackles:17
Forced fumbles:2
Player stats at PFR

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.

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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]

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References

  1. ↑ "NFL Draft 2014: Cincinnati Bengals select LSU WR James Wright", Cincy Jungle, May 10, 2014. Retrieved December 6, 2014.
  2. ↑ "Panthers-Bengals Box Score, 10/12/14", ESPN, October 12, 2014. Retrieved December 6, 2014.
  3. ↑ "Bengals-Buccaneers Box Score, 11/30/14", ESPN, November 30, 2014. Retrieved December 6, 2014.
  4. ↑ "Bengals activate WR James Wright". August 2016. Retrieved August 2, 2016.
  5. ↑ Alper, Josh (March 13, 2017). "Bengals waive James Wright". ProFootballTalk.NBCSports.com.
  6. ↑ "Browns claim WR James Wright". ClevelandBrowns.com. March 14, 2017. Archived from the original on August 6, 2017.
  7. ↑ "Browns sign WR Rasheed Bailey, TE Nate Iese". ClevelandBrowns.com. August 5, 2017. Archived from the original on August 15, 2017.
  8. ↑ "Colts Sign Three More To Reserve/Future Contracts". Colts.com. January 2, 2018. Archived from the original on January 4, 2018.
  9. ↑ Walker, Andrew (September 1, 2018). "Colts Announce Final 2018 Roster Cuts". Colts.com.
  10. ↑ Walker, Andrew (April 30, 2019). "Colts Sign Free Agent Running Back Spencer Ware". Colts.com.
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