Wright is signing a two-year contract with the Panthers, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Released by the Vikings on Friday, the 2012 fourth-round pick only needed three days to find a new home. He'll reunite with Panthers offensive coordinator Norv Turner, who held the same role in Minnesota from 2014 to 2016. Wright lost his long-time gig as the Vikings' No. 3 receiver in 2016, but he finally got it back for the 2017 playoffs, where he responded by catching six of 12 targets for 107 yards in two games. The 28-year-old likely will compete with Russell Shepard and Curtis Samuel (ankle) for slot work. while Devin Funchess and Torrey Smith figure to man the outside. The Panthers may still add more receiving help in the draft, as their wideout current group is a clear case of quantity over quality.

Wright was released by the Vikings on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

The move isn't overly surprising as Wright has seen a heavily reduced role the past two seasons, notching only 29 receptions for 265 yards and three touchdowns in 24 games. However, the 28-year-old played a more significant role for the Vikings in their two postseason games, which could spark some additional interest in free agency.

Wright brought in three of six targets for 51 yards while rushing once for four yards during Sunday's 39-7 loss to the Eagles in the NFC championship game.

EDGE Analysis

Wright was an integral part of the Vikings' passing game this postseason, hauling in six of 12 targets for 107 yards in two games. However, that wasn't the case during the regular season considering the 28-year-old recorded just 18 catches on 25 targets for 198 yards and two touchdowns over 16 games. His meager production could be attributed to how offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur used Wright less as a deep-ball threat than Shurmur's predecessors did in the past. In fact, Wright averaged just 9.3 yards per reception in 21 games after Shurmur took over as the Vikings OC in Week 9 of the 2016 campaign, compared to Wright's 14.1 average in his previous 57 games with Minnesota. While part of this downturn could possibly be explained by the emergence of Adam Thielen and Stefon Diggs, there's optimism Wright could come closer to his pre-2016 numbers in 2018 with Shurmur now the head coach of the Giants.

Wright (foot) was a full participant in practice Thursday and did not receive an injury designation for Saturday's tilt with the Packers.

EDGE Analysis

Wright should be ready to go Saturday after being sidelined for practice to begin the week. The No. 3 wideout has yet to exceed 25 yards receiving in the past seven games and does not appear to be a formidable fantasy option for Week 16.

Wright (foot) was a limited participant at the Vikings' practice Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Wright sustained the injury in Sunday's win over the Bengals and was unable to practice Tuesday. The 28-year-old is trending in the right direction for Week 16, but his participation at Thursday's practice should provide further clarity.

The Vikings listed Wright (foot) as a non-participant in Tuesday's estimated practice report, Ben Goessling of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Wright exited Sunday's win over the Bengals with the injury, finishing the outing with one reception for 11 yards. His involvement in the Vikings' actual practices Wednesday and Thursday should prove more telling for his status heading into the Week 16 matchup with the Packers, but if Wright is ultimately held out of that contest, Laquon Treadwell and Michael Floyd could see more use in three-receiver sets.

Wright is doubtful to return to Sunday's game against the Bengals.

EDGE Analysis

Wright unofficially had one reception for 11 yards prior to suffering the injury. Michael Floyd should see increased snaps as the Vikings close out their blowout of the Bengals.

Wright had two receptions for 13 yards on two targets in Sunday's loss at Carolina.

EDGE Analysis

Wright played 26 snaps on offense, which was his most since Week 7. He hasn't had more than four targets in any game this season and continues to serve as the fourth or fifth receiver, however, which offers little value in most fantasy formats.

Wright had three receptions for 18 yards on three targets in Sunday's win at Atlanta.

EDGE Analysis

Wright played 14 snaps on offense, which is lower than the last two games but he's had three targets each of the last two games. Still, no receiver after Stefon Diggs and Adam Thielen is getting enough playing time for viable fantasy value in most formats.

Wright had one reception for 23 yards on his only target in Sunday's win over the Rams.

EDGE Analysis

Wright has had just one target in each of the last three games even though he's been efficient with two receptions for 30 yards and a touchdown. He played just 11 snaps on offense Sunday and he's unlikely to have more than a token role in the offense as Adam Thielen and Stefon Diggs get almost all the targets among wide receivers.