Seattle Seahawks
K.J. Wright - #50 - LB
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 4"/ 246 lbs. |
| Birthday | 07/23/1989 |
| Birthplace | Memphis, TN |
| College | Mississippi State |
| Years played | 3 |
| Drafted | 2011, 4th round, 2nd pick by Seahawks |
2012 STATS
| Tack | FF | Int |
|---|---|---|
| 96 | 1 | 1 |
Mysterious injuries can't keep Seahawks down
With the Seahawks holding their own in the hunt for an NFL playoff berth, injuries continue to provide an intriguing subplot.
Are Seahawks willing to use top pick on LB?
Team sources tell us Pete Carroll must decide whether or not he's willing to use the Seahawks' first pick (12th overall) on a lowly linebacker.
Cowboys covet Chiefs' Carr
If Chiefs CB Brandon Carr hits the free-agent market, you can expect the Cowboys to make a strong pitch to sign him, according to NFC Whispers.
Seahawks very satisfied with outside linebackers
Team insiders tell us the Seahawks couldn't be more pleased with their situation at outside linebacker, where rookie K.J. Wright and veteran Leroy Hill have exceeded expectations.
Curry falls further out of favor in Seattle
We hear former first-rounder Aaron Curry's recent demotion has as much to do with the impressive play of rookie K.J. Wright as Curry's ineffectiveness.
PLAYER NEWS
The Seattle Seahawks will be without linebacker Wright against the New York Jets on Sunday.|||||||
Wright sustained a concussion on the opening drive against the Minnesota Vikings last week.
Wright is out for the remainder of the game for the Seattle Seahawks after suffering a concussion early in the first quarter against Minnesota.|||||||
Wright was taken to the locker room after Minnesota scored on its opening drive on Sunday. Early in the second quarter, the Seahawks said he would not return.Wright is a key part of Seattle's defense because of his versatility to play both inside and outside linebacker positions. He was replaced by second-year linebacker Mike Morgan.
