IRBrock Wright
TE DET (8)
Fri 3/29/24 7:16 PM

The offer sheet Wright signed with the 49ers as a restricted free agent Friday is reportedly for three years and $12 million, according to Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press.
EDGE Analysis
Per Birkett, the Lions have five days to match the offer and since Wright was an undrafted free agent, they wouldn't receive draft pick compensation if he departs. If the 25-year-old ends up with the 49ers, he'd be in line to help fill the blocking tight end void behind starter George Kittle created by the free-agent departure of Charlie Woerner.

IRBrock Wright
TE DET (8)
Fri 3/29/24 2:35 PM

Wright (forearm) signed an offer sheet with the 49ers on Friday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
EDGE Analysis
The Lions extended a one-year, $2.98 million contract tender to Wright ahead of free agency and now have five days to match the 49ers' offer. If not, Wright's deal with San Francisco becomes official. Wright broke his left forearm during Detroit's postseason win over Tampa Bay and finished the 2023 regular season with 13 receptions for 91 yards and a touchdown across 14 appearances.

IRBrock Wright
TE DET (8)
Thu 3/7/24 2:58 PM

The Lions are slated to extend a contract tender to Wright (forearm) ahead of NFL free agency, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.
EDGE Analysis
The report notes that by offering Wright, who is a restricted free agent, a right of first refusal tender of $2.985 million, the Lions will retain the right to match any contract the tight end signs. Wright is bouncing back from a broken left forearm that he sustained in the postseason and coming off a 2023 season in which he caught 13 passes for 91 yards and a TD in 14 regular-season games while working behind outstanding rookie Sam LaPorta.

IRBrock Wright
TE DET (8)
Wed 1/24/24 5:53 PM

The Lions placed Wright (forearm) on injured reserve Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
Wright's season is officially over after he suffered a broken forearm during Detroit's divisional-round victory over Tampa Bay. Anthony Firkser and Zach Ertz, who was officially signed to the team's practice squad Wednesday, should be in line for increased roles with Wright now out and Sam LaPorta still dealing with a knee injury.

IRBrock Wright
TE DET (8)
Sun 1/21/24 9:31 PM

Head coach Dan Campbell told reporters after Sunday's 31-23 win over the Buccaneers that Wright sustained a broken forearm, Jeff Risdon of USA Today reports.
EDGE Analysis
With such a serious injury, Wright will likely be out for the Lions' NFC Championship Game against the 49ers. Wright hauled in his lone target for 29 yards in Sunday's win. Anthony Firkser is set to move into the backup spot behind Sam LaPorta if Wright cannot play next Sunday.

IRBrock Wright
TE DET (8)
Sun 1/21/24 6:02 PM

Wright has a forearm injury and is questionable to return to Sunday's divisional-round playoff game against the Buccaneers.
EDGE Analysis
The second-string tight end caught one pass for 29 yards before exiting. Wright had 13 catches for 91 yards and a touchdown in the regular season. Anthony Firkser should take his place behind starter Sam LaPorta.

IRBrock Wright
TE DET (8)
Fri 1/19/24 4:41 PM

Wright (hip) has no injury designation for Sunday's game against the Bucs, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.
EDGE Analysis
Wright practiced in full all week and is good to go for the divisional round. He's likely to fill his typical backup and blocking duties on a fraction of the offensive snaps after Sam LaPorta avoided any setbacks with his knee last Sunday against the Rams.

IRBrock Wright
TE DET (8)
Wed 1/10/24 6:00 PM

Wright (hip) was a full participant at practice Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
As expected, Wright appears to be on pace to suit up for Detroit in the wild-card round. Notably, Sam LaPorta (knee) did not participate at practice Wednesday, so it's looking increasingly likely that Wright could be the Lions' starting tight end Sunday.

IRBrock Wright
TE DET (8)
Mon 1/8/24 2:57 PM

Wright (hip) will practice this week and is on pace to play in the wild-card round, Kyle Meinke of MLive.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Wright sat out for Detroit's last three regular-season games due to a hip injury he sustained in Week 15 versus the Broncos, but it looks like he should come back for the Lions' wild-card matchup versus the Rams. If Sam LaPorta (knee) is sidelined, Wright would project as the Lions' starting tight end.

IRBrock Wright
TE DET (8)
Fri 1/5/24 9:24 PM

Wright (hip) has been ruled out from Sunday's Week 18 matchup against Minnesota.
EDGE Analysis
Wright will sit out a third straight game due to a hip injury that has kept him out of practice since he was hurt versus the Broncos in Week 15. James Mitchell has been seeing more work in Wright's absence, and Anthony Firkser has been active on game day each of the past two weeks. Firsker was waived Thursday, but he could be back on Detroit's practice squad in time to be elevated for Sunday's regular-season finale.