Owen Wright - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Let go by Tampa Bay The Buccaneers waived Wright on Monday, Brianna Dix of the team's official site reports.

Impact Wright played in three games for the Buccaneers in 2025, contributing six yards on three rushes and 73 yards as a kick returner. The running back signed a reserve/future contract with the team in early January, but it looks like he will not be making it to training camp and will likely find himself back on a practice squad ahead of the 2026 regular season.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Inks future deal with Tampa Bay The Buccaneers signed Wright to a reserve/future contract Monday, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.

Impact Wright was on and off of Tampa Bay's practice squad throughout the 2025 season, and he appeared in three contests, turning three carries into six yards while playing seven total offensive snaps. The running back will now have the chance to participate in the Buccaneers' offseason activities, and he'll look to compete for a reserve role behind Bucky Irving with top backup Rachaad White set to become a free agent.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Back with Bucs' practice squad Tampa Bay signed Wright to its practice squad Tuesday, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.

Impact Wright was cut from the Buccaneers' practice squad Saturday, but he's now back with the club less than a week later. Over three games with Tampa Bay in 2025, he has handled three carries for six yards.

DECEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Let go by Tampa Bay The Buccaneers waived Wright on Saturday, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.

Impact Wright is headed to waivers just two weeks after he was signed to the active roster from the practice squad. The 26-year-old carried the ball just three times for six yards across three games played and will now look to catch on with another team.

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Promoted Saturday Wright was promoted from the Buccaneers' practice squad to the active roster Friday, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.

Impact The Monmouth product's elevation provides Tampa Bay with much-needed depth at running back, as Bucky Irving (foot/shoulder) is in line to miss his sixth consecutive game in Week 11. Expect Wright to play a depth role in the Buccaneers' backfield Sunday, potentially contributing on offense and special teams.

NOVEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Goes back to practice squad Wright reverted to Tampa Bay's practice squad Tuesday, per the NFL's transactions log.

Impact Wright was available for the Bucs in Week 7 with Bucky Irving (foot) still sidelined, but there were no offensive snaps left over for him behind Rachaad White (62) and Sean Tucker (7). He could be brought back up to the active roster in Week 8 at New Orleans if Irving sits out again.

OCTOBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated for Week 7 The Buccaneers elevated Wright from the practice squad to the active roster ahead of Monday night's game against the Lions, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.

Impact It's the second week in a row that Wright has been elevated to Tampa Bay's active roster, and he'll serve as the team's RB3 behind Rachaad White and Sean Tucker in the absence of Bucky Irving (foot/shoulder). Wright played just one snap on offense during the Bucs' Week 6 victory over the 49ers.

OCTOBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated for Week 7 The Buccaneers elevated Wright from the practice squad to the active roster ahead of Monday night's game against the Lions, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.

OCTOBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Back with practice squad Wright reverted to the Buccaneers' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

Impact Wright was elevated to the active roster ahead of the team's 30-19 win over the 49ers on Sunday, playing just one offensive snap in the contest. With Bucky Irving (shoulder) expected to remain sidelined in Week 7, Wright could be added to the active roster again to serve as a depth option at running back behind Rachaad White and Sean Tucker versus Detroit.

OCTOBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated ahead of Week 6 The Buccaneers elevated Wright from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.

Impact Wright was signed to the Bucs' practice squad Tuesday, and he'll be on the team's active roster for Sunday's home clash against the 49ers. He'll be expected to serve as the Buccaneers' RB3 behind Rachaad White and Sean Tucker due to the absences Bucky Irving (foot/shoulder) and Josh Williams (concussion). Wright last saw regular-season action in 2023 as a member of the Ravens, when he played in one game and played solely on special teams.

OCTOBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated ahead of Week 6 The Buccaneers elevated Wright from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.

Impact Wright was signed to the Bucs' practice squad Tuesday, and he'll be on the team's active roster for Sunday's home clash against the 49ers. He'll be expected to serve as the Buccaneers' RB3 behind Rachaad White and Sean Tucker due to the absences Bucky Irving (foot/shoulder) and Josh Williams (concussion). Wright last saw action in 2023 as a member of the Ravens, when he played in one regular-season game and played solely on special teams.

OCTOBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Signed to TB practice squad The Buccaneers signed Wright to the practice squad Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Wright was unable to make the Buccaneers' 53-man roster at the end of training camp, but he has been invited back by Tampa Bay to be part of the 53-man roster. He could be elevated to the active roster for the Buccaneers' Week 6 clash against the 49ers on Sunday to give the team additional depth at running back if Bucky Irving (foot/shoulder) is not cleared to play.

OCTOBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Signed to TB practice squad The Buccaneers signed Wright to the practice squad Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Wright was unable to make the Buccaneers' 53-man roster at the end of training camp, but he has been invited back by Tampa Bay to be part of the practice squad. He could be elevated to the active roster for the Buccaneers' Week 6 clash against the 49ers on Sunday to give the team additional depth at running back if Bucky Irving (foot/shoulder) is not cleared to play.

OCTOBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't make Bucs' roster Tampa Bay waived Wright on Sunday, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.

Impact Wright got a long look during the exhibition slate, as he led the team with 26 carries over three games. On those rushes, the 26-year-old gained a modest 100 yards on the ground (3.9 YPC) while scoring one touchdown. Wright was one of several Tampa Bay roster cuts Sunday, and he's a candidate to land on the team's practice squad if he clears waivers.

AUGUST 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bucs running back making case for 53-man roster Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Owen Wright is a longshot to make the team's 53-man roster, but he helped his cause in the team's preseaso...

AUGUST 13, 2025 • SI.COM

Massive volume in preseason opener Wright rushed 18 times for 87 yards and a touchdown and secured two of three targets for four yards in the Buccaneers' 29-7 preseason win over the Titans on Saturday night.

Impact Wright officially slots in as No. 5 on the Buccaneers' depth chart for the moment, but with Bucky Irving being rested, Rachaad White exiting early with a groin injury and undrafted rookie Josh Williams dealing with a hamstring strain, Wright finished as Tampa Bay's leading rusher on the night. The Monmouth product, who logged one regular-season appearance with the Ravens in 2023 and spent all of 2024 on Baltimore's IR, caught the eye of head coach Todd Bowles with his ability to thrive despite the Titans' defense knowing the Bucs were going run-heavy in the second half, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports. "I was especially pleased in the second half when they know you're going to run it and you can still run it," said Bowles. "That says a lot about those guys grinding in there."

AUGUST 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Third time's the charm! Owen Wright scores third TD of drive after two called by penalties Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Owen Wright scores a 15-yard touchdown on the ground against the Tennessee Titans.

AUGUST 10, 2025 • NFL.COM

Owen Wright Rushes for 15-Yard TD | Titans vs. Bucs Highlights RB Owen Wright scores a touchdown against the Tennessee Titans in Preseason Week 1 of the 2025-26 NFL season.

AUGUST 10, 2025 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Signs with Tampa Bay The Buccaneers signed Wright on Wednesday, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.

Impact Wright will provide Tampa Bay extra depth at running back as both Joshua Williams and D.J. Williams are reportedly dealing with injuries. Wright spent the entirety of last season on Baltimore's injured reserve with a hairline fracture in his foot and will now compete for a spot on the Buccaneers' final roster throughout the remainder of the summer.

JULY 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Non-tendered by Chicago Wright became an unrestricted free agent Wednesday after the Ravens opted not to tender his contract, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.

Impact Wright missed the entire 2024 season after suffering a hairline fracture in his foot during the Ravens' preseason finale in August. He underwent a procedure to fix the injury, but he is not in the Ravens' plans for the 2025 campaign. Wright appeared in just one regular-season game for the Ravens in 2023 and played eight snaps in special teams against the Cardinals in Week 8. Wright will explore his options and look to catch on with a team in need of backfield depth and help on special teams.

MARCH 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on IR Wright (foot) was placed on injured reserve by the Ravens on Tuesday, Clifton Brown of the team's official site reports.

Impact The running back suffered a hairline fracture to his foot during the team's final preseason game last Saturday and is expected to undergo surgery, per Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic. The injury is not considered season-ending, per Zrebiec. Wright was a strong contender for Baltimore's third running back spot behind Derrick Henry and Justice Hill.

AUGUST 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on IR Wright (foot) was placed on injured reserve by the Ravens on Tuesday, Clifton Brown of the team's official site reports.

Impact The running back suffered a hairline fracture to his foot during the team's final preseason game last Saturday and is expected to undergo surgery, per Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic. Wright had been a strong contender for Baltimore's third running back spot behind Derrick Henry and Justice Hill, but his placement on season-ending IR puts Rasheen Ali (concussion) in a position to handle that role early on.

AUGUST 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Will get surgery for foot injury Wright is expected to undergo surgery for a hairline fracture in his foot that he sustained in Saturday's preseason game against the Packers, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.

Impact The injury isn't considered to be season ending, but Zrebiec notes that the Ravens will now have to make a decision on whether to retain Wright on the roster at the conclusion of training camp. Wright was a strong contender to win the No. 3 running back spot behind Derrick Henry and Justice Hill, but now his spot on the Ravens' roster is in jeopardy. With Wright's injury and Keaton Mitchell (knee) still on the active/PUP list, the door has opened for Rasheen Ali and Chris Collier to compete for the third running back spot behind Henry and Hill as training camp winds down.

AUGUST 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Owen Wright Suffers Broken Foot in Preseason Finale Ravens CB Trayvon Mullen suffered a dislocated shoulder and C Nick Samac left on a cart.

AUGUST 24, 2024 • BALTIMORERAVENS.COM

Suffers broken foot Saturday Wright was diagnosed with a broken foot following Saturday's preseason loss to the Packers, Giana Han of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.

Impact Wright rushed for 10 yards on three carries in Saturday's contest, but he was carted back to the locker room after injuring his foot. With Keaton Mitchell (knee) still on the active/PUP list, Wright was making a strong case to winning the No. 3 running back job behind Derrick Henry and Justice Hill. However, Wright's injury from Saturday's game complicates his path towards a spot on the Ravens' 53-man roster.

AUGUST 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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