Eric Wright

Eric Andrew Wright

Position: DB
Height: 5-11    Weight: 192 lbs.

Born: July 24, 1985 in San Francisco, CA
College: UNLV   (school history)    (Wright college stats)
Drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the 2nd round (53rd overall) of the 2007 NFL Draft.

Weighted Career AV (100-95-...): 33 (2996th overall since 1950)

Other SR Links: College Football at Sports-Reference.com

• 1/3 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Buccaneers | Eric Wright likely to be released The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are likely to release CB Eric Wright before the start of organized team activities in the spring....[+] The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are likely to release CB Eric Wright before the start of organized team activities in the spring.
• 1/2 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Buccaneers | Likely to release Eric WrightThe Tampa Bay Buccaneers are likely to release CB Eric Wright prior to the team’s offseason workouts....[+] The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are likely to release CB Eric Wright prior to the team’s offseason workouts.

• 12/26 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Buccaneers | Eric Wright looks good: Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Greg Schiano said Wednesday, Dec. 26, that CB Eric Wright looked good in his first practice following...[+] a four-game suspension.
• 12/24 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Buccaneers | Eric Wright returns from suspension : Tampa Bay Buccaneers CB Eric Wright has returned from his suspension for violating the league's policy on performance enhancing...[+] drugs, according to head coach Greg Schiano; however, Wright's status for Week 17 has not yet been determined. Schiano wants to see him practice first.

• 11/26 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Buccaneers | Eric Wright stands to lose a lot of money: By being suspended for games this season, the guaranteed money in Tampa Bay Buccaneers CB Eric Wright's contract for next season...[+] is now null and void. However, he is appealing the suspension for violating the league's policy on performance enhancing drugs.
• 11/26 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Buccaneers | Eric Wright suspended: Tampa Bay Buccaneers CB Eric Wright was suspended four games by the NFL for violating the league’s policy on performance enhancing...[+] drugs, according to head coach Greg Schiano. Wright had been appealing the suspension.
• 11/23 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Buccaneers | Eric Wright questionable for Week 12Tampa Bay Buccaneers CB Eric Wright (Achilles’) was limited in practice Friday, Nov. 23, and is questionable for Week 12....[+] Tampa Bay Buccaneers CB Eric Wright (Achilles’) was limited in practice Friday, Nov. 23, and is questionable for Week 12.
• 11/22 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Buccaneers | Two miss practice: Tampa Bay Buccaneers CB Eric Wright (ankle, Achilles’) and S Cody Grimm (hamstring) did not participate in practice Thursday,...[+] Nov. 22.
• 11/21 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Buccaneers | Four miss practice: Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Arrelious Benn (shoulder), S Ahmad Black (illness), S Cody Grimm (hamstring) and CB Eric Wright (Achilles')...[+] did not practice Wednesday, Nov. 21.
• 11/19 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Buccaneers | Eric Wright week to weekTampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Greg Schiano said CB Eric Wright (ankle) is being listed as week-to-week....[+] Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Greg Schiano said CB Eric Wright (ankle) is being listed as week-to-week.
• 11/18 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Buccaneers | Eric Wright injured Week 11 Tampa Bay Buccaneers CB Eric Wright (ankle) suffered an ankle injury in Week 11 and is considered questionable to return....[+] Tampa Bay Buccaneers CB Eric Wright (ankle) suffered an ankle injury in Week 11 and is considered questionable to return.
• 11/16 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Buccaneers | Eric Wright returns to practice: Tampa Bay Buccaneers CB Eric Wright (Achilles') returned to practice Friday, Nov. 16, and is working with the first-team defense....[+]
• 11/15 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Buccaneers | Two miss practice: Tampa Bay Buccaneers G Jamon Meredith (ankle) and CB Eric Wright (Achilles’) did not participate in practice Thursday, Nov. 15....[+]
• 11/14 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Buccaneers | Eric Wright limitedTampa Bay Buccaneers CB Eric Wright (Achilles') was listed as a limited participant in practice Wednesday, Nov. 14....[+] Tampa Bay Buccaneers CB Eric Wright (Achilles') was listed as a limited participant in practice Wednesday, Nov. 14.
• 11/12 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Buccaneers | Eric Wright dealing with Achilles' injury : Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Greg Schiano said CB Eric Wright (Achilles') aggravated an Achilles' tendon during the team's...[+] Week 10 game.
• 11/11 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Buccaneers | Eric Wright leaves game: Tampa Bay Buccaneers CB Eric Wright (ankle) left the Week 10 game against the San Diego Chargers in the first half due to an ankle...[+] injury and he did not return.
• 11/11 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Buccaneers | Eric Wright leaves game : Tampa Bay Buccaneers CB Eric Wright (ankle) left the game early Week 10 because of an ankle injury and is considered questionable...[+] to return.
• 11/9 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Buccaneers | Eric Wright appealing suspension: Tampa Bay Buccaneers CB Eric Wright will play in Week 10 against the San Diego Chargers because he is currently appealing his...[+] four-week suspension.
• 11/9 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Buccaneers | Three probable for Week 10: Tampa Bay Buccaneers DE Michael Bennett (shoulder), TE Luke Stocker (shoulder) and CB Eric Wright (Achilles’) all fully participated...[+] in practice, Friday, Nov. 9, and are probable for the team’s Week 10 game.
• 11/8 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Buccaneers | Three fully practice: Tampa Bay Buccaneers DE Michael Bennett (shoulder), TE Luke Stocker (shoulder) and CB Eric Wright (Achilles’) fully participated...[+] in practice Thursday, Nov. 8.
• 11/7 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Buccaneers | Eric Wright practices in fullTampa Bay Buccaneers CB Eric Wright (Achilles') practiced in full Wednesday, Nov. 7....[+] Tampa Bay Buccaneers CB Eric Wright (Achilles') practiced in full Wednesday, Nov. 7.

• 10/29 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Buccaneers | Eric Wright has an Achilles’ issue: Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Greg Schiano said CB Eric Wright (Achilles’) has an Achilles’ issue the team is concerned about....[+]
• 10/28 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Buccaneers | Eric Wright facing possible suspension: Tampa Bay Buccaneers CB Eric Wright is facing a four-game suspension from the NFL for testing positive for Adderall. Teammate...[+] CB Aqib Talib was already busted earlier this season, and is serving a four-game penalty, for using the banned substance.
• 10/10 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Buccaneers | Eric Wright limitedTampa Bay Buccaneers CB Eric Wright (head, illness) was limited in practice Wednesday, Oct. 10....[+] Tampa Bay Buccaneers CB Eric Wright (head, illness) was limited in practice Wednesday, Oct. 10.
• 10/8 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Buccaneers | Eric Wright practices: Tampa Bay Buccaneers CB Eric Wright (head) participated in practice Monday, Oct. 8. Head coach Greg Schiano said Wright looked...[+] fine during practice.
• 10/1 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Buccaneers | Eric Wright injury updateTampa Bay Buccaneers CB Eric Wright (head) is getting further evaluation on his head injury....[+] Tampa Bay Buccaneers CB Eric Wright (head) is getting further evaluation on his head injury.

• 8/22 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Buccaneers | Two return to practice: Tampa Bay Buccaneers CB Eric Wright (undisclosed) and TE Luke Stocker (undisclosed) both returned to practice Wednesday, Aug....[+] 22.

• 7/13 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Buccaneers | Eric Wright will not face charges in DUI case: Jeremy Lessem, lawyer for Tampa Bay Buccaneers CB Eric Wright, said the Los Angeles County district attorney has decided not to...[+] press charges against Wright in his driving under the influence case.
• 7/11 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Buccaneers | Likely will keep Eric WrightThe Tampa Bay Buccaneers likely will keep CB Eric Wright even though he was arrested earlier this offseason....[+] The Tampa Bay Buccaneers likely will keep CB Eric Wright even though he was arrested earlier this offseason.
• 7/4 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Buccaneers | Ronde Barber could start at CB : The Tampa Bay Buccaneers could move FS Ronde Barber back to cornerback if CB Eric Wright is suspended for any period of time following...[+] his DUI arrest. In that scenario, it’s likely FS Cody Grimm would line up next to SS Mark Barron at safety.
• 7/3 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Buccaneers | More on Eric Wright: Updating a previous report, Tampa Bay Buccaneers CB Eric Wright is scheduled to appear in court July 23 in Los Angeles County...[+] for felony driving under the influence. Wright was driving his Mercedes SLS luxury sports coupe when he rear ended another drive around 12:20 a.m. Monday, July 2, in downtown Los Angeles near Staples Center. Wright refused a field sobriety test, and he was released on $100,000 bail at 1:34 p.m.
• 7/2 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Buccaneers | Eric Wright arrestedTampa Bay Buccaneers CB Eric Wright was arrested Monday, July 2, on suspicion of felony driving under the influence....[+] Tampa Bay Buccaneers CB Eric Wright was arrested Monday, July 2, on suspicion of felony driving under the influence.

• 3/14 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Buccaneers | Eric Wright terms: Updating an earlier report, Tampa Bay Buccaneers CB Eric Wright (Lions) signed a five-year, $37.5 million contract, which included...[+] $15.5 million guaranteed.
• 3/14 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Buccaneers | Eric Wright signsThe Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed free-agent CB Eric Wright (Lions) to a five-year contract....[+] The Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed free-agent CB Eric Wright (Lions) to a five-year contract.
• 3/13 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | Eric Wright a targetThe San Francisco 49ers are pursuing free-agent CB Eric Wright (Lions). Other teams are also interested in Wright....[+] The San Francisco 49ers are pursuing free-agent CB Eric Wright (Lions). Other teams are also interested in Wright.
• 3/13 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Redskins | Eric Wright a targetThe Washington Redskins are pursuing free-agent CB Eric Wright (Lions). Other teams are also interested in Wright....[+] The Washington Redskins are pursuing free-agent CB Eric Wright (Lions). Other teams are also interested in Wright.
• 3/13 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Buccaneers | Eric Wright a targetThe Tampa Bay Buccaneers are pursuing free-agent CB Eric Wright (Lions). Other teams are also interested in Wright....[+] The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are pursuing free-agent CB Eric Wright (Lions). Other teams are also interested in Wright.
• 3/12 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Lions | want to re-sign Eric Wright: The Detroit Lions are hopeful of re-signing impending free-agent CB Eric Wright, and they have been in regular contact with his...[+] agent.

• 2/27 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Lions | Have talked with Eric Wright’s agent: The Detroit Lions met with the agent for impending free-agent CB Eric Wright at the NFL Scouting Combine Saturday, Feb. 25, but...[+] no proposals were made during that meeting.
• 2/14 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Lions | Not expected to be aggressive in free agency: Detroit Lions president Tom Lewand said he doesn't anticipate the team making aggressive free-agent moves this offseason. The...[+] team is still trying to work out deals with DL Cliff Avril, OT Jeff Backus (biceps), LB Stephen Tulloch, CB Eric Wright and WR Calvin Johnson. Backus is reportedly recovering well from biceps surgery and is expected to be ready for training camp.

• 12/14 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Lions | Several sitting out practice: Detroit Lions DE Lawrence Jackson (thigh), LB Justin Durant (hamstring), CBs Aaron Berry (shoulder) and Eric Wright (hamstring)...[+] and FS Louis Delmas (knee) are not participating in practice Wednesday, Dec. 14.
• 12/13 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Lions | Eric Wright’s return uncertain : Detroit Lions head coach Jim Schwartz said Monday, Dec. 12, that CB Eric Wright (hamstring) has not been lost for the season with...[+] a hamstring injury, but his return to the lineup is uncertain at this point.
• 12/1 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Lions | Jerome Harrison doing well: Detroit Lions CB Eric Wright said Wednesday, Nov. 30, that he had a chance last weekend to visit RB Jerome Harrison (head). Wright...[+] said Harrison is “doing well” after surgery in October for a brain tumor.

• 3/23 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Browns | DBs working out together: Cleveland Browns CB Joe Haden said he has worked out with CB Eric Wright, FS T.J. Ward and SS Abram Elam at times since the lockout...[+] was instituted, reports Mary Kay Cabot, of The Cleveland Plain Dealer.
• 3/5 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Browns | Eric Wright received death threats during season: Cleveland Browns CB Eric Wright said he received death threats during the season because he was struggling with his pass coverage...[+] during games, reports Mary Kay Cabot, of The Cleveland Plain Dealer. Wright said he never feared for his life because he though they were from a few passionate Browns fans.
• 3/4 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Browns | Eric Wright extended: The Cleveland Browns extended CB Eric Wright a second-round tender offer, making him a restricted free agent, reports Mary Kay...[+] Cabot, of The Cleveland Plain Dealer. General manager Tom Heckert said Friday, March 4, he couldn't explain the down year for Wright in 2010, 'but I think Eric's a good football player. I really do.'

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