Overview
- Wright is now under contract through the 2028 season after agreeing to a pact that includes $21 million guaranteed.
- He is rehabbing a quadriceps injury suffered Nov. 9 and could miss a second straight game when Cleveland visits the Raiders on Sunday.
- Through nine appearances this season, Wright has posted three sacks, 24 tackles, nine tackles for loss and one forced fumble.
- Defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz praised Wright’s physical edge play and complementary pass rush alongside Garrett.
- The extension tightens Cleveland’s 2026 cap outlook, with analyses noting Deshaun Watson’s projected $80 million cap hit as a key pressure point.