
Kendall Wright
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The Vikings released Wright on Saturday, Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com reports.
With Laquon Treadwell tapping into the talent this preseason that made him a first-round pick in 2016, the Vikings were able to utilize Adam Thielen more in the slot, where Wright almost exclusively operates. As a result, Wright was expendable as the Vikings are expected to keep only five wide receivers on the initial 53-man roster. Considering Wright's production and pedigree as a first-rounder himself, he should find a willing employer in short order.
Wright (shoulder) was listed as limited on the Bears' injury report Tuesday, Patrick Finley of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Since Mitchell Trubisky took the reins of the offense Week 5, Wright has been consistently targeted, but his catch rate (54.3 percent) and yards per target (6.2) prior to Sunday's 10-reception, 107-yard performance left much to be desired. Assuming his health checks out by week's end, Wright will aim to make sure the outburst wasn't an aberration Saturday against the Lions' 27th-ranked pass defense.
Wright signed a one-year deal worth up to $4 million Saturday with the Bears, Adam Caplan of ESPN reports.
Kendall Wright believes his Titans career has come to an end.
A pretty accurate prediction for Wright, who has not seen much playing time over the final few weeks of the season. At age 27, it is unclear what type of deal he will get on the market, but it figures to be one laced with performance incentives. Wright could have plenty of motivation to be worth a flyer late in drafts, especially in PPR formats.
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