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Panthers' WR Derek Wright works to make full-time roster, with his family by his side Derek Wright spent his rookie season 3,000 miles from his wife and son. In his second preseason camp, with his family now by his side, he’s...

AUGUST 4, 2023 • THESTATE.COM

Sticking with Panthers Carolina signed Wright to a reserve/future contract Monday, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.

Impact Wright was elevated to the active roster Week 5 versus the 49ers, but he didn't ultimately see the field. The wideout out of Utah State will now get a chance to stick with the Panthers and potentially make his NFL debut with the team further down the line.

JANUARY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to practice squad Wright reverted to the Panthers' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Wright did not see the field during Sunday's loss to San Francisco after being activated on game day for the first time this season. The rookie wideout will now be eligible for two more elevations while on Carolina's practice squad this season.

OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated to active roster The Panthers elevated Wright on Saturday from their practice squad to their active roster for Sunday's matchup against the 49ers, Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer reports.

Impact With Laviska Shenault (hamstring) ruled out, Wright will get his first opportunity to make his season debut in Week 5. It's unclear how big of an offensive role the undrafted rookie will garner, but he did secure 48 passes for 789 yards and 11 touchdowns during his final campaign at Utah State.

OCTOBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Signs contract Wright has signed with the Panthers as an undrafted free agent, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.

Impact Wright played 14 games for Utah State last season, getting 48 catches for 789 yards and 11 touchdowns. He's one of five undrafted free agent wide receivers who could be competing for a roster spot next season with Carolina.

MAY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE