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21 Eric Wright, DB
Height/Weight: 5-10/200 | Birthdate: 7/24/1985 | Birthplace: San Francisco, CA, USA | Team: Tampa Bay | College: Nevada-Las Vegas | NFL Experience: 7 | Owned/Started%: 4/0 | Average Draft Position: 397.25
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4/10/2013

Eric Wright, DB, TB

Eric Wright

Bucs, Wright reconcile on new deal

News: After duking it out over his old contract, the Bucs and cornerback Eric Wright have agreed to a new one-year deal reportedly worth $1.5 million.
Analysis: Wright has typically been a good source of passes defensed and interceptions but not much else. He's best left as a one-week replacement DB off the waiver wire during the season. We'll see where he plays in 2013.

3/12/2013

Eric Wright, DB, TB

Eric Wright

Wright files grievance against Bucs

News: Cornerback Eric Wright has filed a grievance against the Buccaneers for their decision to void a guaranteed $7.5 million on his contract for 2013. The void happened when he was suspended during the season for violating the league's policy on performance enhancing substances, the Tampa Tribune reports.
Analysis: Wright has typically been a good source of passes defensed and interceptions but not much else. He's best left as a one-week replacement DB off the waiver wire during the season. We'll see where he plays in 2013.

12/24/2012

Eric Wright, DB, TB

Eric Wright

Wright back from suspension

News: Buccaneers defensive back Eric Wright was reinstated to the roster Monday after serving out a four-game suspension for violating the NFL's policy on performance-enhancing substances. However, it's unclear if he will play in Week 17 at Atlanta. "He is back," coach Greg Schiano told The Tampa Tribune, "but I can't tell you right now without getting on the field and seeing where he is and formulating a plan."
Analysis: Wright's suspension seemed to trigger the team's tailspin on defense and out of the playoff race. Prior to the suspension, he tallied 39 tackles and an interception during his first season with the Buccaneers. "I don't think conditioning will be the issue, but being in football shape is a little different," Schiano said. Fantasy owners should view Wright as a low-end option in IDP formats if he suits up for the season finale.

11/26/2012

Eric Wright, DB, TB Wright hit with four-game ban

Eric Wright

Wright hit with four-game ban

News: Bucs coach Greg Schiano announced Monday cornerback Eric Wright will be suspended four games by the NFL for violating the league's policy on performance enhancing substances. Wright won't be eligible to return until Week 17 at Atlanta.
Analysis: Wright sat out Week 12 with an Achilles' injury, but he has totaled 39 tackles, seven pass defenses and one interception in 10 games this season. He is a starting cornerback for Tampa Bay, but he has just low-end Fantasy appeal in IDP formats when active.

11/18/2012

Eric Wright, DB, TB

Eric Wright

Wright leaves with foot injury

News: Bucs defensive back Eric Wright left Sunday's game against Carolina with a left foot injury. His return is questionable.
Analysis: Wright hobbled off he field after injuring his foot on a routine plant while covering Steve Smith. Wright had been dealing with an Achilles injury leading up to Week 11. He had three tackles when he left in the third quarter.

10/21/2012

Eric Wright, DB, TB

Eric Wright

Wright leads the way

News: Buccaneers defensive back Eric Wright was all over the field in Week 7 against the Saints. Wright finished with a season-high eight tackles in the 35-28 defeat, with seven of those being credited as solos. He was also credited with a pair of passes defended, giving him four over his last two contests.
Analysis: Wright turned in his most productive statistical game of the season Sunday, but that is mostly because the Saints threw the ball 37 times. Still, Wright has been fairly productive this season as he now has seven passes defended to go along with an interception and fumble recovery. However, because he is not a great source for tackles, Fantasy owners should consider Wright more of a low-end option.

9/30/2012

Eric Wright, DB, TB

Eric Wright

Wright leaves injured Week 4

News: Tampa Bay defensive back Eric Wright was injured during the Week 4 game against Washington. Wright suffered a head injury and was taken to the locker room. It was later found out he could not return. Wright had three tackles before leaving.
Analysis: Wright has an interception and a fumble recovery to his credit this season but hasn't been the best tackler for the Bucs. Tampa hopes he gets healthy going forward and has the Week 5 bye in which to do so. Wright will hope to return Week 6 against Kansas City and has low-end Fantasy value in IDP formats.

9/16/2012

Eric Wright, DB, TB

Eric Wright

Wright nets TD before getting hurt

News: Bucs defensive back Eric Wright left Week 2 against the Giants with a back injury, but not before making an impact. Wright returned an Eli Manning interception 60 yards for a touchdown right before halftime. Wright also had three tackles (two solo) in the game.
Analysis: Wright is having a good start to his first season with the Bucs. He has totaled seven tackles and one interception in his first two games. Wright is more of a low-end Fantasy DB when healthy.

7/13/2012

Eric Wright, DB, TB

Eric Wright

Charges dropped against CB Wright

News: Los Angeles district county prosecutors will not file charges against Bucs cornerback Eric Wright, who was arrested on suspicion of felony driving under the influence in early July.
Analysis: Wright shouldn't face a suspension now that the charges have been dropped. Wright will be worth drafting as a reserve DB this summer.

7/2/2012

Eric Wright, DB, TB Bucs' Wright busted for DUI

Eric Wright

Bucs' Wright busted for DUI

News: Buccaneers cornerback Eric Wright was arrested early Monday and charged with drunken driving. The Los Angeles Times reported that Wright was involved in an injury accident near the Staples Center in downtown L.A. The driver of the other vehicle refused medical treatment. Per The Sports Xchange, Wright was arrested on suspicion of felony driving under the influence. He indicated to Los Angeles Police officers that he had been drinking, but he refused field sobriety tests or a Breathalyzer. Wright was a major free-agent acquisition by the Buccaneers during the offseason, siging a five-year, $37.5 million contract.
Analysis: Wright is now subject to a suspension from the league for violating the personal conduct policy. He also is subject to the wrath of new no-nonsense head coach Greg Schiano, who has made it clear that he won't put up with such acts. Wright will be worth drafting as a reserve DB this summer.

3/19/2012

Eric Wright, DB, TB

Eric Wright

Bucs shore up secondary with Wright

News: Former Detroit cornerback Eric Wright has been signed to a five-year deal by the Buccaneers. Wright, 26, started every game in his first season with the Lions last year, recording 74 tackles and tying a career-high with four interceptions.
Analysis: Wright had a career-saving season in Detroit and cashed in this offseason with the Bucs. He'll be a key part of their defense but might not be worth considering until the very late rounds of IDP drafts.

10/23/2011

Eric Wright, DB, TB

Eric Wright

Wright gets his second pick

News: Lions DB Eric Wright recorded his second interception of the season Week 7 against the Falcons, stepping in front of a Matt Ryan pass in the first quarter. He also had four tackles, all solo.
Analysis: Wright is in his first year with the Lions after four with the Browns. He has never been a reliable source of interceptions, so he'll need a few more games like this one to emerge as more than a low-end option in Fantasy IDP leagues.

10/10/2011

Eric Wright, DB, TB

Eric Wright

Wright officially ruled active

News: Lions DB Eric Wright has officially been ruled active for Week 5 against the Bears. Wright, who has been dealing with a groin injury, was able to practice in full throughout the week.
Analysis: Wright hasn't missed any playing time this season and that trend continued on Monday night. The 26-year-old is averaging five tackles per game and has picked off one pass. Consider him a low-end option in Fantasy IDP formats.

10/8/2011

Eric Wright, DB, TB

Eric Wright

Wright listed as probable

News: Detroit DB Eric Wright is considered probable for Week 5 against Chicago with a nagging groin injury. Wright practiced in full throughout the week in preparation for the NFC North showdown and is expected to play Monday night.
Analysis: Wright hasn't missed any playing time this season and is likely to be in the starting lineup Monday, barring any setbacks. The 26-year-old is averaging five tackles per game and has picked off one pass. Consider him a low-end option in Fantasy IDP formats.

8/6/2011

Eric Wright, DB, TB

Eric Wright

Wright leaves field on cart

News: Detroit DB Eric Wright left Saturday's practice on a cart for unknown reasons, according to MLive.com. Wright, who signed with the Lions as a free agent this offseason, has been recovering from flu-like symptoms that caused him to also miss Thursday's session.
Analysis: With temperatures rising during mid-day in Detroit, Wright may have been bothered by the heat and became dehydrated. He likely won't miss much playing time as he enters his fifth NFL season. Wright tallied 42 tackles and an interception while dealing with a leg injury in a career-low 13 games for Cleveland last year. He has posted some decent stats in recent years, but makes for a low-end option in upcoming IDP Fantasy drafts.

7/29/2011

Eric Wright, DB, TB

Eric Wright

Wright added to boost Detroit D

News: Multiple sources reported Thursday that the Lions were able to agree to a deal with former Browns DB Eric Wright, though terms of the deal were not immediately disclosed. Wright missed the final two games of last season with a left leg injury, but he is expected t be fine for 2011. He had 42 tackles and an interception in 13 games for Cleveland before the injury.
Analysis: Wright had somewhat of a down year after a pair of solid campaign in 2008 and 2009 when he totaled seven interceptions. The Lions felt that he could get back to that point, so they rewarded him with a deal just as training camp got underway. Wright provides an immediate upgrade defensively and he should be able to start without much competition. Fantasy owners should look to him as a marginal value at best in IDP formats until he proves otherwise with his new club.

12/20/2010

Eric Wright, DB, TB Wright done for the year

Eric Wright

Wright done for the year

News: Cleveland DB Eric Wright was placed on injured-reserved on Monday and will miss the final two games of the season with a left leg injury. Wright got hurt in Week 15 against Cincinnati. Coach Eric Mangini said Wright won't play again this season for the Browns, who will host Baltimore and Pittsburgh. Mangini does not know if the four-year veteran will need surgery. Wright was already battling a knee injury when he got hurt. Wright, who lost his starting job a few weeks ago to rookie Joe Haden, couldn't put any pressure on his leg as he was helped off the field but was later walking around on the sideline. He was expected to undergo an MRI on Monday.
Analysis: Wright was having a poor season before suffering the injury, posting just 42 tackles with one interception and nine passes defended. All of those stats were career lows. Fantasy owners should feel free to drop the 25-year-old in all IDP formats as his season is done. Keep an eye out to see if he will be ready for next season though.

12/19/2010

Eric Wright, DB, TB

Eric Wright

Wright leaves with leg injury

News: Browns DB Eric Wright left in Week 15 against the Browns with an apparent leg injury. Wright was injured while trying to make a tackle in the second half of Sunday's 19-17 loss. He had just one tackle prior to leaving the contest.
Analysis: Wright's injury looked pretty bad and he could not put any weight on his leg while limping off the field. He has 42 tackles on the season but should be considered a low-end Fantasy DB, when healthy.

11/28/2010

Eric Wright, DB, TB

Eric Wright

Wright out for Week 12

News: Browns DB Eric Wright was on the inactives list for Week 12 against Carolina. He left in the first quarter of Cleveland's Week 11 game against Jacksonville after injuring his left knee.
Analysis: Wright is a low-end Fantasy DB for IDP leagues when healthy. Owners in deep leagues should monitor his status for Week 13.

11/21/2010

Eric Wright, DB, TB

Eric Wright

Wright injured in Week 11

News: Cornerback Eric Wright left in the first quarter of Cleveland's Week 11 game against Jacksonville after injuring his left knee and did not return. He had not recorded any stats and there was no immediate word on his status for Week 12 vs. Carolina.
Analysis: Wright walked gingerly off the field and left to the locker room under his power. Wright was replaced by Joe Haden, a college standout at the nearby University of Florida, who proceeded to have a solid game as his replacement. When healthy, Wright is a low-end Fantasy option on a limited Cleveland defense.

11/17/2010

Eric Wright, DB, TB

Eric Wright

Wright not worried about naysayers

News: Browns cornerback Eric Wright is the first to admit he's not having nearly the season he hoped. Burned for several big plays and touchdowns, including a winning TD in overtime last week against the New York Jets, Wright has become a target for some Cleveland fans. They want him benched -- or worse. Wright's under attack, but he's not running. "I have a responsibility to this team to be a certain type of player, and I've let my team down time and time again," he said Wednesday. "Obviously, I have to play better." Coach Eric Mangini hasn't lost faith in Wright, at least not publicly. "When you make mistakes, they're a lot more visible," Mangini said when asked about Wright's struggles. "He had a really outstanding year last year and there's been times this year where we've seen that level of play. That's what I expect from him each week."
Analysis: Late in overtime in Week 10, Wright got beat on an inside slant by Santonio Holmes, who took the short pass, stepped away from Wright's lame tackling attempt and darted past two other Browns for a 37-yard score, giving the Jets their second straight OT win. It was the latest gaffe in a season of errors for Wright, a 2007 second-round pick who has never been lacking for confidence but seems to be playing scared. It appears Wright is going to have to do a lot worse to get benched. However, his Fantasy appeal isn't that high since Wright isn't making a ton of tackles or picking off passes. He remains a low-end Fantasy flier.

9/26/2010

Eric Wright, DB, TB

Eric Wright

Wright finishes with five stops

News: Browns DB Eric Wright finished the Week 3 loss at Baltimore with five tackles. He had four solo tackles and one assisted. Wright has 13 tackles in three games for the Browns with two passes defended.
Analysis: Wright has not been much of a tackler in the early going for the Browns and he has yet to come up with a turnover. His value is really just low-end at this point in Fantasy IDP leagues. Use him at your own discretion for Week 4 against the Bengals.

8/12/2010

Eric Wright, DB, TB

Eric Wright

CB Wright feeling all right

News: The hamstring injury to Browns CB Eric Wright is not as serious as first feared. Head coach Eric Mangini said he's hoping Wright will participate in the evening session and play in the exhibition opener in Green Bay.
Analysis: Good news for Wright, who has a shot to be a decent contributor for Fantasy owners. Wright warrants use in deeper IDP league play as a No. 3 DB option, though to the Browns he means much more. Think late-round pick on Wright.

8/10/2010

Eric Wright, DB, TB

Eric Wright

Wright hurts thigh at practice

News: Browns CB Eric Wright walked off the practice field Tuesday with what appears to be a thigh or hamstring injury. He left with a trainer and had an icebag on his upper leg. Head coach Eric Mangini had no update following the practice session. Before the evening practice session, Wright walked onto the field without a limp but did not have his helmet. He worked out on a hand bike as his teammates warmed up nearby.
Analysis: Wright warrants use in deeper IDP league play as a No. 3 DB option, though to the Browns he means much more. Think late-round pick on Wright.

12/20/2009

Eric Wright, DB, TB

Eric Wright

Browns defenders help out

News: In the Browns' Week 15 win at the Chiefs, notable defensive players included LB Matt Roth (four total tackles, sack), DL Corey Williams (three solo tackles, forced fumble) and DB Eric Wright (eight total tackles).
Analysis: Only Roth and Wright deserve some attention in IDP league play, especially against the Raiders in Week 16.