BROCK WRIGHT NEWS

Quiet year in No. 2 role Wright finished the 2024 regular season having caught 13 of 16 targets for 100 yards and two touchdowns over 17 games.

Impact Wright was once again the No. 2 option at tight end behind Sam LaPorta, operating as a top-tier blocking option at his position. Wright found his way into the end zone on a pair of occasions, including in Week 11 against the Jaguars when he drew the start at tight end in place of LaPorta, who was unavailable with a shoulder injury. Wright signed a three-year deal with Detroit in April and he'll likely enter the 2025 campaign in a very similar role as the top reserve option at tight end.

JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Secures touchdown in win Wright caught his only target for a five-yard touchdown in Sunday's 52-6 victory over the Jaguars.

Impact Wright was expected to see an expanded role on offense with starting tight end Sam LaPorta (shoulder) unavailable, but Wright only saw one target. On the bright side, the tight end's only reception was a five-yard score in the third quarter. If LaPorta is unavailable again in Week 12 versus the Colts, Wright could see an uptick in usage once again.

NOVEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

HIGHLIGHT: Goff pinpoints wide-open Wright for TD strike Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff pinpoints wide open tight end Brock Wright for a touchdown strike.

NOVEMBER 17, 2024 • DETROITLIONS.COM

Expanded role coming Sunday Wright and Shane Zylstra will take on larger roles with starting tight end Sam LaPorta (shoulder) ruled out for Sunday's game against Jacksonville, the Lansing State Journal report...

Impact Wright is next up on the depth chart, but he won't necessarily be a one-for-one replacement for LaPorta in terms of snaps/routes, considering Zylstra took five of the 14 snaps in single-TE formations after LaPorta's early exit from a 26-23 win over Houston last week. Most of Wright's playing time has come in multi-TE formations this year, with more than half his receiving yards occurring in a single game Week 3 at Arizona (4-34-0 on five targets). Neither he nor Zylstra should be viewed as anything more than a desperation streamer or DFS punt play.

NOVEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nabs touchdown in blowout win Wright caught his only target for an eight-yard touchdown in Sunday's 52-14 win over the Titans.

Impact Wright made the most of his one touch in Week 8, reeling in an eight-yard score in the second quarter. The tight end hadn't secured a catch since Week 4 and through seven games in 2024, he's caught eight of 10 targets for 57 yards and a touchdown. Wright remains an unattractive fantasy option while operating as the No. 2 tight end behind Sam LaPorta.

OCTOBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nabs touchdown in blowout win Wright caught his only target for an eight-yard touchdown in Sunday's 52-14 win over the Titans.

Impact Wright made the most of his one touch in Week 8, reeling in an eight-yard score in the second quarter. The tight end hadn't secured a catch since Week 4 and through seven games in 2024, he's caught eight of 10 targets for 57 yards and a touchdown. Wright remains an unattractive fantasy option while operating as the No. 2 tight end behind Sam LaPorta.

OCTOBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

HIGHLIGHT: Goff finds Wright for 8-yard TD Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff finds tight end Brock Wright for an 8-yard TD.

OCTOBER 27, 2024 • DETROITLIONS.COM

Analysis: Jared Goff's perfect game is a rare feat because many factors prevent QBs from doing it

Jared Goff’s perfect game is so rare for an NFL quarterback that only one other player ever threw double-digit passes without an incompletion

OCTOBER 1, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Two catches during MNF Wright caught both of his targets for 13 yards in Monday's 42-29 win over the Seattle.

Impact Wright saw his production decrease in Week 4 with Sam LaPorta taking on his full complement of offensive snaps again. Wright is the clear No. 2 option at tight end and his fantasy upside is greatly limited when LaPorta is active. Over the first four games of the season, Wright has caught seven of eight targets for 49 yards.

OCTOBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Four catches in win Wright caught four of five targets for 34 yards in Sunday's 20-13 win over the Cardinals.

Impact Wright had a rather productive day for his standards, matching his career-high four catches versus Arizona. With Sam LaPorta (ankle) suffering a sprained ankle in the contest, Wright picked up some of the slack at tight end. If LaPorta would be forced to miss time moving forward, Wright would become fantasy relevant in his absence.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Four catches in win Wright caught four of five targets for 34 yards in Sunday's 20-13 win over the Cardinals.

Impact Wright had a rather productive day for his standards, matching his career-high four catches versus Arizona. With Sam LaPorta (ankle) suffering a sprained ankle in the contest, Wright picked up some of the slack at tight end. If LaPorta is forced to miss time moving forward, Wright would become fantasy-relevant in his absence.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Secures one catch in victory Wright caught his only target for two yards in Sunday's 26-20 overtime win over the Rams.

Impact Wright played 30 of the team's 61 offensive snaps, operating as the team's primary blocking tight end. His one catch came in the second quarter as Sam LaPorta garnered all the targets from the tight end position against Los Angeles. Wright's value is much higher to the Lions than it is to fantasy managers.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

49ers agree to a deal with free agent tight end Logan Thomas, AP source says

A person familiar with the deal says San Francisco has agreed to a contract with free agent tight end Logan Thomas

JUNE 3, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

NFL teams are using 2 tight ends less frequently, but those that do still find it effective

Fewer than 8,000 plays in the NFL last season included two tight ends

MAY 30, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

THE DAILY DRIVE: Lions keep tight end Brock Wright, match RFA offer from San Francisco 49ers Lions to select best available player in 2024 NFL Draft

APRIL 4, 2024 • DETROITLIONS.COM

Lions reportedly match 49ers' offer for restricted free agent TE Brock Wright

The Detroit Lions retained tight end Brock Wright, preventing the NFC rival San Francisco 49ers from signing the restricted free agent.

APRIL 3, 2024

Report: Lions match 49ers' offer sheet for TE Brock Wright The Detroit Lions on Wednesday matched the three-year offer sheet of the San Francisco 49ers to restricted free agent tight end Brock Wright...

APRIL 3, 2024 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Could back up Kittle The offer sheet Wright signed with the 49ers as a restricted free agent Friday is reportedly for three years and $12 million, according to Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press.

Impact Per Birkett, the Lions have five days to match the offer and since Wright was an undrafted free agent, they wouldn't receive draft pick compensation if he departs. If the 25-year-old ends up with the 49ers, he'd be in line to help fill the blocking tight end void behind starter George Kittle created by the free-agent departure of Charlie Woerner.

MARCH 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Report: Lions signing Zach Ertz to replace injured Brock Wright The Detroit Lions are signing free agent tight end Zach Ertz to the practice squad, giving them needed depth at the position after Brock Wri...

JANUARY 22, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Breaks forearm in Sunday's win Head coach Dan Campbell told reporters after Sunday's 31-23 win over the Buccaneers that Wright sustained a broken forearm, Jeff Risdon of USA Today reports.

Impact With such a serious injury, Wright will likely be out for the Lions' NFC Championship game against the 49ers. Wright hauled in his lone target for 29 yards. Anthony Firkser is set to move into the backup spot behind Sam LaPorta with Wright out.

JANUARY 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Exits game Wright has a forearm injury and is questionable to return to Sunday's divisional-round playoff game against the Buccaneers.

Impact The second-string tight end caught one pass for 29 yards before exiting. Wright had 13 catches for 91 yards and a touchdown in the regular season. Anthony Firkser should take his place behind starter Sam LaPorta.

JANUARY 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Brock Wright's 29-yard catch and run marks longest play of game so far Detroit Lions tight end Brock Wright's 29-yard catch and run marks the longest play of the game so far.

JANUARY 21, 2024 • NFL.COM

On track to play Sunday Wright (hip) will practice this week and is on pace to play in the wild-card round, Kyle Meinke of MLive.com reports.

Impact Wright sat out for Detroit's last three regular-season games due to a hip injury he sustained in Week 15 versus the Broncos, but it looks like he should come back for its postseason date versus the Rams. If Sam LaPorta (knee) is sidelined, Wright would project as the Lions' starting tight end.

JANUARY 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Will sit out season finale Wright (hip) has been ruled out from Sunday's Week 18 matchup against Minnesota.

Impact Wright will sit out a third straight game due to a hip injury that has kept him out of practice since he was hurt versus the Broncos in Week 15. James Mitchell has been seeing more work in Wright's absence, and Anthony Firkser has been active on gameday each of the past two weeks. Firsker was waived Thursday, but he could be back on Detroit's practice squad in time to be elevated for Sunday's regulars-season finale.

JANUARY 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Still nursing hip injury Wright (hip) was listed as a non-participant on the Lions' practice estimate Tuesday, Eric Woodyard of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Wright is apparently still being bothered by the hip issue he picked up in Week 15 versus the Broncos. He'll likely need to practice in some capacity Wednesday or Thursday to give himself a chance to suit up in Week 17.

DECEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE