Browns' Alex Wright: Moved to IR with ruptured Achilles
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The Browns placed Wright on injured reserve Sunday due to a ruptured Achilles, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Wright picked up the injury during Thursday's joint practice with the Bills during a one-on-one drill with offensive tackle Spencer Brown. Follow-up tests revealed the extent of Wright's injury, which will sideline the 2022 third-rounder for the upcoming season. Isaiah McGuire is slated to start at defensive end opposite Jared Verse for the upcoming season, with the Browns adding depth to the position by signing Derek Barnett to a one-year contract.
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Browns' Alex Wright: Records career highs in 2025
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Wright had career highs in tackles (37) and sacks (5.5) along with one pass defensed and one forced fumble over 14 regular-season games in 2025.
Like other players on the defensive line, Wright operated outside the limelight that shone on Myles Garrett, who established a new NFL record with 23.0 sacks in 2025. However, Wright's most productive season of his four-year career did not go unnoticed, as the Browns signed him to a three-year extension in November of 2025. Playing opposite Garrett, who draws a lot of attention, could lead to more sacks for Wright in 2026.
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Browns' Alex Wright: Lands three-year, $33M extension
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Wright (quadriceps) agreed to a three-year, $33 million extension with the Browns on Thursday, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.
Wright's contract includes $21 million guaranteed and is set to keep him in Cleveland through the end of the 2028 season. The 25-year-old rotational pass rusher is recovering from a quadriceps injury, which kept him sidelined for a second consecutive practice Thursday, but the 2-8 Browns are focused on the future with this deal. Wright ranks third on the team with 3.0 sacks among his nine tackles for loss in nine games this season.
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Browns' Alex Wright: Ruled out Week 11 but avoids IR
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Wright (quadriceps) won't play Sunday against the Ravens, but coach Kevin Stefanski said Friday that Wright won't be placed on injured reserve, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.
Wright hasn't recovered from the quadriceps injury he sustained in Cleveland's Week 10 loss to the Jets, but the team is optimistic that he will take less than four weeks to recover. His next chance to play will come in Week 12 against the Raiders.
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Browns' Alex Wright: Doesn't practice Wednesday
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Wright (quadriceps) didn't participate in Cleveland's practice Wednesday.
Wright is still dealing with the quadriceps injury he sustained in the Week 10 loss to the Jets. The 25-year-old is expected to miss extended time and could be a candidate for injured reserve.
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Browns' Alex Wright: Notches sack in loss
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Wright recorded four solo tackles, including 1.0 sacks, during Sunday's 32-13 loss to the Patriots.
Wright was able to break through and get to quarterback Drake Maye in the second quarter, raising his season total to 3.0 sacks. The defensive lineman has now registered 22 total tackles (14 solo), including 3.0 sacks, while also adding a forced fumble over eight games this year.
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Browns' Alex Wright: Medically cleared to play
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Wright (triceps) has been medically cleared to play, Scott Petrak of the BrownsZone reports.
Wright is now healthy again after suffering a torn triceps last October, which forced him to miss the final 13 games of the regular season. He will likely spend the remainder of the offseason competing for a roster spot and can add value as both a depth defender and as a special teamer.
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Browns' Alex Wright: Season over
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Wright announced via his personal Instagram account Thursday that he'll miss the rest of the season due to a torn triceps, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Wright's absence will be a blow to the Browns' defensive-line depth, as he regularly rotated in. He'll undergo surgery and likely be placed on injured reserve in the next couple of days, when he'll turn his focus to his recovery. The third-year pro will finish his 2024 campaign with eight combined tackles, including 1.0 sacks.
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Browns' Alex Wright: Produces safety in win
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Wright had three tackles, including a sack, in Sunday's 18-13 win over the Jaguars.
Wright sacked Trevor Lawrence in the end zone to produce a safety, which upped the Browns' lead to five points late in the fourth quarter. He has five tackles and one sack through two games.
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Browns' Alex Wright: Limited in practice Wednesday
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Wright (knee) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Zac Jackson of The Athletic reports.
Wright is still dealing with a knee injury first suffered Week 8 that forced the 23-year-old to miss last week's win against the Cardinals. The 2022 third-round pick will look to return to action Sunday versus the Ravens where he can contribute on both defense and special teams.
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Browns' Alex Wright: Exits Week 8 with knee injury
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Wright (knee) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Seahawks, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.
Wright has mostly operated as a depth defensive lineman as well as on special teams. Ogbonnia Okoronkwo could see more defensive snaps behind Myles Garrett and Za'Darius Smith for as long as Wright remains off the field.
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Browns' Alex Wright: Ready for Week 6
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Wright (chest) did not appear on the Browns' injury report Wednesday, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.
Wright went into the bye week dealing with a chest injury that he suffered in the team's Week 4 loss to the Ravens, but he now appears to be ready to go for Sunday's contest with San Francisco. The defensive lineman has recorded seven tackles, including a sack, over Cleveland's first four games of 2023.
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Browns' Alex Wright: Undergoes knee procedure
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Wright underwent arthroscopic knee surgery Tuesday.
Wright suffered the injury during the Hall of Fame Game on Thursday. His recovery time could take several weeks, which should leave his status for Week 1 in doubt. The 22-year-old will now work to return quickly as he looks to build off a rookie campaign that saw him have a consistent role in the team's defensive line rotation.
