Alex Wright EDR/DE CLE (9) Fri 9/8/23 3:53 PM
Alex Wright
EDR/DE CLE (9)
Wright (knee) does not carry an injury designation Friday ahead of Sunday's game versus Cincinnati, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.
EDGE Analysis
A month after undergoing arthroscopic knee surgery, Wright is back up to full speed and ready to play in Cleveland's regular-season opener. The 2022 third-rounder is still searching for his first NFL sack.
Alex Wright EDR/DE CLE (9) Thu 8/31/23 6:46 PM
Alex Wright
EDR/DE CLE (9)
Wright, who underwent arthroscopic knee surgery on Aug. 8, returned to practice Thursday, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
EDGE Analysis
Wright suffered a knee injury early in training camp and had to undergo surgery. He appears to have recovered from the procedure, though whether he's ready for the Browns' season opener against the Bengals on Sept. 10 remains to be seen. The 2022 third-round pick out of the University of Alabama Birmingham registered 28 tackles (13 solo), and five pass deflections in 17 games for the Browns last season.
Alex Wright EDR/DE CLE (9) Tue 8/8/23 4:57 PM
Alex Wright
EDR/DE CLE (9)
Wright underwent arthroscopic knee surgery Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
Wright suffered the injury during the Hall of Fame Game on Thursday. His recovery time could take several weeks, which should leave his status for Week 1 in doubt. The 22-year-old will now work to return quickly as he looks to build off a rookie campaign that saw him have a consistent role in the team's defensive line rotation.
Alex Wright EDR/DE CLE (9) Mon 8/7/23 2:26 PM
Alex Wright
EDR/DE CLE (9)
Wright suffered a significant knee injury sometime last week and will likely miss an extended period, Mark Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Details of Wright's injury are not known, and his status for Week 1 now seems up in the air. A third-round selection in the 2022 NFL Draft, Wright appeared in all 17 games last season, and he was a regular contributor on the team's defensive line and special teams. He's expected to serve a similar role in 2023 as soon as he can prove himself healthy.
Alex Wright EDR/DE CLE (9) Sat 12/24/22 12:39 PM
Alex Wright
EDR/DE CLE (9)
Wright is slated to start at defensive end opposite Myles Garrett in Saturday's game against the Saints, Zac Jackson of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Wright will be entering the starting lineup as a replacement for Jadeveon Clowney (concussion), who is inactive for the contest. In 14 appearances this season, Wright has logged 23 tackles and no sacks.
Alex Wright EDR/DE CLE (9) Sat 10/1/22 9:37 AM
Alex Wright
EDR/DE CLE (9)
Wright could play a large role in Sunday's game against the Falcons with both starting defensive ends Myles Garrett (shoulder) and Jadeveon Clowney (ankle) listed as questionable, Anthony Poisal of the Browns' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Wright, a rookie third-round pick out of the University of Alabama at Birmingham, has seen his snap count increase each week over the first three games. Even if the starters are active Sunday, Wright could still make an impact if the Browns monitor the usage of Clowney and Garrett. Wright has four tackles and two passes defensed over 94 defensive snaps.