K.J. Wright
LB FA
Fri 5/1/20 8:21 AM

Wright is recovering from recent surgery on his shoulder, Brady Henderson of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
The procedure isn't considered serious and probably didn't play any role in the Seahawks using a first-round pick on Texas Tech linebacker Jordyn Brooks. However, the new addition does cast doubt on Wright's future with the team as he enters his age-31 season in the final year of a two-year, $14 million contract. Wright played 93 percent of the team's defensive snaps as a 16-game starter last year, finishing with career highs for tackles (132), pass defenses (11) and interceptions (three). In terms of the immediate future, Brooks could step in as a replacement for free agent Mychal Kendricks, who logged 649 snaps last season in a Seattle defense that often stuck with its 4-3 base personnel against three-wide packages.

K.J. Wright
LB FA
Thu 4/30/20 8:27 PM

General manager John Schneider said Thursday that Wright underwent surgery this offseason and is focusing on rehab, Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times reports.
EDGE Analysis
The nature of Wright's procedure remains undisclosed, though Schneider did say that it wasn't "a serious surgery," per Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic. Wright is coming off a 2019 campaign in which he notched a career-best 132 tackles, 11 passes defensed and three interceptions. Barring any setbacks in his recovery, he stands to once again play a starting role in Seattle's linebacker corps for the 2020 season.

K.J. Wright
LB FA
Mon 1/13/20 4:25 PM

Wright, who made 12 tackles and 1.5 sacks over two playoff games, finished with 132 tackles, 11 pass breakups and three interceptions over 16 regular-season contests in 2019.
EDGE Analysis
This was essentially a contract year for Wright, as he carries a $10 million cap hit in 2020 but only $2.5 million if he's cut before the new league year begins in March. The 30-year-old answered the bell with career highs in tackles, pass breakups and interceptions.

K.J. Wright
LB FA
Mon 12/23/19 7:43 PM

Wright made 13 tackles (five solo) in Sunday's 27-13 loss to the Cardinals.
EDGE Analysis
The 30-year-old linebacker continues to have a career year, as he's tied his career highs in tackles (126) and pass breakups (10) through 15 games. It's important that Wright performs well this year, too, as his cap hit goes up to $8.5 million next season but carries a $2.5 million dead cap hit if he's cut before the new league year starts in March.

K.J. Wright
LB FA
Mon 12/16/19 11:30 AM

Wright recorded four tackles (two solo), two pass breakups and two interceptions in Sunday's 30-24 win over the Panthers.
EDGE Analysis
Wright dislocated his finger in last week's game, but the veteran linebacker looked unbothered, setting new career highs for pass breakups (10) and interceptions (three) this year. The 30-year-old seemingly played more in coverage since Mychael Kendricks (hamstring) was out, but if Kendricks returns to the lineup, Wright could be back in a high-tackling role Week 16 against the Cardinals.

K.J. Wright
LB FA
Wed 12/11/19 7:33 PM

Wright (finger) wasn't listed on Wednesday's injury report, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Despite dislocating his finger in Week 14's loss to the Rams, Wright won't miss a beat. It's possible the veteran linebacker wears extra protection on his finger going forward, but there's no indication he'll fall out of his typical every-down role. Wright continues to be a valuable IDP asset, as he's second on the team with 109 tackles while already reaching a new career high of eight pass breakups.

K.J. Wright
LB FA
Mon 12/9/19 1:24 PM

Coach Pete Carroll said Monday that Wright "should be fine" after dislocating a finger during Week 14's loss to the Rams, Gregg Bell of The Tacoma News Tribune reports.
EDGE Analysis
Wright doesn't appear to be in danger of missing any time due to his finger injury. He toughed through the issue during Sunday's divisional loss, during which he played 65 snaps on defense (93 percent) and notched five tackles (four solo). Though the veteran linebacker looks on track to suit up against the Panthers in Week 15, his level of activity in practice will be worth monitoring.

K.J. Wright
LB FA
Tue 12/3/19 11:47 AM

Wright tallied nine tackles (six solo) and a pass breakup in Monday's 37-30 win over the Vikings.
EDGE Analysis
Wright battled knee and shoulder injuries during the week leading up to this contest, but he shook them off and showed no ill effects by logging 54 of 55 defensive snaps. The 30-year-old linebacker has now achieved 100 tackles for the fifth time in six seasons, and he's notched a career-high eight pass breakups.

K.J. Wright
LB FA
Sat 11/30/19 12:09 PM

Wright (shoulder/knee) was a full participant at Friday's practice.
EDGE Analysis
Following a limited workload Thursday, Wright was back as a full participant. He appears on track to play Monday against the Vikings, while Ben Burr-Kirven would be in line to replace him at outside linebacker should he suffer any setbacks.

K.J. Wright
LB FA
Thu 11/28/19 4:45 PM

Wright (shoulder/knee) put in a limited practice Thursday, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Wright dealt with the shoulder issue last week but ultimately played. The knee problem is new, however. Still, assuming the 30-year-old does not have a setback, he'll most likely suit up Monday night against Seattle.