K.J. Wright LB FA Mon 8/27/18 3:41 PM
K.J. Wright
LB FA
Wright is in danger of missing Week 1 after having arthroscopic knee surgery Monday, Gregg Bell of The Tacoma News Tribune reports.
EDGE Analysis
Initial reports suggested Wright may have left the team for a preventative blood-spinning procedure, but it turns out he had something a bit more serious done, with coach Pete Carroll even saying that Shaquem Griffin needs to be prepared for a possible Week 1 start, per Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times. The rookie fourth-round pick is a promising prospect, but he shouldn't be viewed as a one-for-one replacement for Wright in IDP leagues.
K.J. Wright LB FA Mon 8/27/18 10:11 AM
K.J. Wright
LB FA
Wright is getting medical treatment for his knee, Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times reports.
EDGE Analysis
Wright is thought to be getting a Regenokine blood-spinning procedure, which is essentially a preventative measure. He did something similar last August and made it back for Week 1 without any problems. Wright is locked in as a three-down linebacker, coming off four consecutive seasons with no fewer than 107 tackles and no more than 126. He only has 11.5 sacks and two interceptions in 107 regular-season games, but he's partially made up for it with 10 forced fumbles and seven fumble recoveries.
K.J. Wright LB FA Tue 8/7/18 2:49 PM
K.J. Wright
LB FA
Wright (groin) returned to practice Tuesday, Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times reports.
EDGE Analysis
Wright missed just a few days because of the groin issue, so the initial minor tag on the injury held true. The veteran outside linebacker should work back into the first-team defense and is expected to retain his starting role after posting 71 tackles during 2017.
K.J. Wright LB FA Sat 8/4/18 9:07 PM
K.J. Wright
LB FA
Wright did not participate in Saturday's practice due to a groin injury, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Wright's groin issue isn't expected to keep him sidelined for long, but 2018 fifth-rounder Shaquem Griffin should have additional chances to work with the first-team defense during Wright's brief absence. Wright is coming off his fourth consecutive 100-tackle campaign, having racked up 108 tackles (71 solo) during his seventh year in the league in 2017.
K.J. Wright LB FA Mon 1/15/18 9:57 PM
K.J. Wright
LB FA
Wright had 108 tackles (71 solo) and an interception in 15 games with the Seahawks in 2017.
EDGE Analysis
Wright turned in a sackless season for the first time in his career, but it was his fourth consecutive season with over 100 tackles. The 28-year-old is entering the final season of his current contract and could potentially be cut as he carries a manageable dead cap hit if released, but Seattle is likely to want Wright to return given his consistent performance alongside Bobby Wagner.
K.J. Wright LB FA Tue 12/26/17 11:38 PM
K.J. Wright
LB FA
Wright posted six tackles, two pass breakups, one interception and one fumble recovery Sunday against the Cowboys.
EDGE Analysis
A stat line like this proves how versatile Wright is, and he now has reached 100 tackles for the fourth consecutive campaign and has a career-high six pass breakups this season. Wright played all 76 defensive snaps Sunday, and the same should be expected in Week 17 against the Cardinals, as the Seahawks are still in the playoff hunt.
K.J. Wright LB FA Wed 12/20/17 8:33 PM
K.J. Wright
LB FA
Wright (concussion) was a full participant at Wednesday's walk-through, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Players can still be in the concussion protocol and take part in all drills, but head coach Pete Carroll told Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times on Wednesday that Wright is "totally cleared." However, the session was referred to as a "walk-through" instead of a "practice," so Wright may be awaiting clearance from an independent neurologist.
K.J. Wright LB FA Mon 12/18/17 3:49 PM
K.J. Wright
LB FA
Coach Pete Carroll said Monday that he thinks Wright (concussion) should be able to play in Sunday's game against the Cowboys, Gregg Bell of The Tacoma News Tribune reports.
EDGE Analysis
Wright was held out of Sunday's blowout loss to the Rams due to concussion, but Carroll thinks that the linebacker has cleared protocol and should be ready to go for Week 16. Look for an official update on Wright to come later in the week when the Seahawks release their first practice report.
K.J. Wright LB FA Sun 12/17/17 2:48 PM
K.J. Wright
LB FA
Wright (concussion) is listed as inactive for Sunday's game against the Rams.
EDGE Analysis
Wright will miss his first game since the 2013 campaign, but luckily for the Seahawks, Bobby Wagner (hamstring) will be active. In order to stop Rams RB Todd Gurley, Seattle will likely call upon a mix of D.J. Alexander, Michael Wilhoite and Terence Garvin.
K.J. Wright LB FA Fri 12/15/17 4:17 PM
K.J. Wright
LB FA
Wright (concussion) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Rams, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
With Bobby Wagner (hamstring) listed as questionable, the Seahawks may have to play Sunday's game without their top two linebackers, both of whom are among the league's best at their position. Michael Wilhoite, D.J. Alexander and Terence Garvin are all candidates to handle expanded roles, leaving Todd Gurley and Jared Goff with solid matchups against a defense that's also missing strong safety Kam Chancellor (neck).