Alex Wright Injury News & Updates
Keep up with the latest injuries from the Browns vs Raiders game on Sunday with our National Football League injury report.Nov 14, 2025
Ruled out Week 11 but avoids IR
Wright (quadriceps) won't play Sunday against the Ravens, but coach Kevin Stefanski said Friday that Wright won't be placed on injured reserve, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Wright hasn't recovered from the quadriceps injury he sustained in Cleveland's Week 10 loss to the Jets, but the team is optimistic that he will take less than four weeks to recover. His next chance to play will come in Week 12 against the Raiders.
Nov 12, 2025
Doesn't practice Wednesday
Wright (quadriceps) didn't participate in Cleveland's practice Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
Wright is still dealing with the quadriceps injury he sustained in the Week 10 loss to the Jets. The 25-year-old is expected to miss an extended time and could be a candidate for injured reserve.
Nov 9, 2025
Ruled out Sunday
Wright (quadriceps) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's matchup with the Jets, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
The defensive end recorded two solo tackles before leaving the game. Before Sunday, Wright played on more than half of the defensive snaps in four straight contests. Cameron Thomas could see more time in his absence.
Oct 30, 2025
Notches sack in loss
Wright recorded four solo tackles, including 1.0 sacks, during Sunday's 32-13 loss to the Patriots.
ANALYSIS
Wright was able to break through and get to quarterback Drake Maye in the second quarter, raising his season total to 3.0 sacks. The defensive lineman has now registered 22 total tackles (14 solo), including 3.0 sacks, while also adding a forced fumble over eight games this year.
Apr 28, 2025
Medically cleared to play
Wright (triceps) has been medically cleared to play, Scott Petrak of the BrownsZone reports.
ANALYSIS
Wright is now healthy again after suffering a torn triceps last October which forced him to miss the final 13 games of the regular season. He will likely spend the remainder of the offseason competing for a roster spot and can add value as both a depth defender and as a special teamer.
Oct 5, 2024
Placed on IR
The Browns placed Wright (triceps) on injured reserve Saturday, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Wright will be out for the rest of the year due to a torn triceps. He'll undergo surgery and shift his focus into being healthy for the 2025 season. Wright will end his 2024 campaign with eight tackles (five solo), including 1.0 sacks.
Oct 3, 2024
Season over
Wright announced via his personal Instagram account Thursday that he'll miss the rest of the season due to a torn triceps, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
ANALYSIS
Wright's absence will be a blow to the Browns' defensive line depth, where he regularly rotated in. He'll undergo surgery and likely be placed on injured reserve in the next couple of days, and then turn his focus to his recovery. The third-year pro will finish his 2024 campaign with eight combined tackles and 1.0 sacks.
Sep 16, 2024
Produces safety in win
Wright had three tackles, including a sack, in Sunday's 18-13 win over the Jaguars.
ANALYSIS
Wright sacked Trevor Lawrence in the end zone to produce a safety, which upped the Browns' lead to five points late in the fourth quarter. He has five tackles and one sack through two games.
Nov 10, 2023
Good to go Sunday
Wright (knee) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Ravens, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
ANALYSIS
Wright was able to log limited practice sessions all throughout the week after missing Cleveland's Week 9 win over the Cardinals, and he's in line to play this Sunday. The second-year defensive end has appeared in seven games this season, recording eight total tackles, including one sack and one tackle for loss.
Nov 8, 2023
Limited in practice Wednesday
Wright (knee) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Zac Jackson of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Wright is still dealing with a knee injury first suffered Week 8 that forced the 23-year-old to miss last week's win against the Cardinals. The 2022 third-round pick will look to return to action Sunday versus the Ravens where he can contribute on both defense and special teams.
Nov 3, 2023
Won't play Sunday
Wright (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Wright, who suffered a knee injury during Cleveland's Week 8 loss to Seattle, was held out of practice all week, so it's no surprise that he's been ruled out ahead of Sunday's contest. Ogbonnia Okoronkwo is expected to see an uptick in work as a rotational defensive lineman in Wright's stead.
Oct 29, 2023
Exits Week 8 with knee injury
Wright (knee) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Seahawks, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.
ANALYSIS
Wright has mostly operated as a depth defensive lineman as well as on special teams. Ogbonnia Okoronkwo could see more defensive snaps behind Myles Garrett and Za'Darius Smith for as long as Wright remains off the field.
Oct 11, 2023
Ready for Week 6
Wright (chest) did not appear on the Browns' injury report Wednesday, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.
ANALYSIS
Wright went into the bye week dealing with a chest injury that he suffered in the team's Week 4 loss to the Ravens, but he now appears to be ready to go for Sunday's contest with San Francisco. The defensive lineman has recorded seven tackles, including a sack, over Cleveland's first four games of 2023.
Oct 1, 2023
Leaves with injury
Wright (chest) has exited Sunday's game against the Ravens, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.
ANALYSIS
Wright is questionable to return, but while he is out the Browns will be light on the edges. Ogbonnia Okoronkwo will likely see extra work behind Myles Garrett and Za'Darius Smith.
Sep 8, 2023
Healthy for Week 1
Wright (knee) does not carry an injury designation Friday ahead of Sunday's game versus Cincinnati, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.
ANALYSIS
A month after undergoing arthroscopic knee surgery, Wright is back up to full speed and ready to play in Cleveland's regular-season opener. The 2022 third-rounder is still searching for his first NFL sack.
Aug 31, 2023
Returns to practice
Wright, who underwent arthroscopic knee surgery on Aug. 8, returned to practice Thursday, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
ANALYSIS
Wright suffered a knee injury early in training camp and had to undergo surgery. He appears to have recovered from the procedure, though whether he's ready for the Browns' season opener against the Bengals on Sept. 10 remains to be seen. The 2022 third-round pick out of the University of Alabama Birmingham registered 28 tackles (13 solo), and five pass deflections in 17 games for the Browns last season.
Aug 8, 2023
Undergoes knee procedure
Wright underwent arthroscopic knee surgery Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
Wright suffered the injury during the Hall of Fame Game on Thursday. His recovery time could take several weeks, which should leave his status for Week 1 in doubt. The 22-year-old will now work to return quickly as he looks to build off a rookie campaign that saw him have a consistent role in the team's defensive line rotation.
Aug 7, 2023
Will miss time
Wright suffered a significant knee injury sometime last week and will likely miss an extended period, Mark Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Details of Wright's injury are not known, and his status for Week 1 now seems up in the air. A third-round selection in the 2022 Draft, Wright appeared in all 17 games last season, and he was a regular contributor on the team's defensive line and special teams. He's expected to serve a similar role in 2023, as soon as he can prove himself healthy.
Dec 24, 2022
Stepping in for Clowney
Wright is slated to start at defensive end opposite Myles Garrett in Saturday's game against the Saints, Zac Jackson of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Wright will be entering the starting lineup as a replacement for Jadeveon Clowney (concussion), who is inactive for the contest. In 14 appearances this season, Wright has logged 23 tackles and no sacks.
Oct 1, 2022
Prepping for greater role
Wright could play a large role in Sunday's game against the Falcons with both starting defensive ends Myles Garrett (shoulder) and Jadeveon Clowney (ankle) listed as questionable, Anthony Poisal of the Browns' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Wright, a rookie third-round pick out of the University of Alabama at Birmingham, has seen his snap count increase each week over the first three games. Even if the starters are active Sunday, Wright could still make an impact as the Browns monitor the usage of Clowney and Garrett. Wright has four tackles and two passes defensed over 94 defensive snaps.
Apr 29, 2022
New addition to Dawg Pound
The Browns selected Wright in the third round of the 2022 NFL Draft, 78th overall.
ANALYSIS
Wright was a three-year starter at UAB but is still viewed as a developmental defensive end at the NFL level. He didn't do any athletic testing to put definite numbers on his speed, but the assumption is he has standout athletic traits to mold at 6-foot-5, 271 pounds.
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