Overview
- Wright intercepted Vikings rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy in the end zone at U.S. Bank Stadium and dropped to a knee as he became visibly emotional.
- Teammates gathered around him on the field, and Bears defensive backs coach Al Harris embraced him when he reached the sideline.
- The play marked Wright’s fourth interception of the season during his first year with Chicago, where he has worked into a starting role.
- A day earlier, Wright posted a heartfelt message recalling Beam’s support after Wright’s father was killed, calling the coach down to earth and transformative in his life.
- Beam, a longtime Laney College coach featured in Netflix’s Last Chance U, was shot on campus and died a day later, and reports have identified 27-year-old Cedric Irving Jr. as the suspect.