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Former Seattle Seahawks linebacker K.J. Wright suggested the experiment involving quarterback Russell Wilson and head coach Sean Payton could end poorly for the Denver Broncos.

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NFL News / Yardbarker / July 27, 2022

K.J. Wright signs one-day contract with Seahawks, retires after 11 seasons

As training camp kicks off, the Seattle Seahawks made one more signing Wednesday and officially saw a longtime member of their linebackers group hang up his cleats.

Seahawks RB Chris Carson retiring due to neck injury

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NFL News / Yardbarker / June 29, 2022

Veteran LB K.J. Wright to retire if Seahawks don't sign him

Wright, who turns 33 next month, added that retiring wouldn't be an easy decision, but it's a call he's willing to make.

Wright: Seahawks should start Geno Smith over Baker Mayfield, Drew Lock

Seahawks S Jamal Adams underwent offseason finger surgeries

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NFL News / Yardbarker / June 29, 2022

Wright: Seahawks should start Smith over Mayfield, Lock

K.J. Wright: Seahawks should start Geno Smith over Baker Mayfield, Drew Lock

If the Seattle Seahawks had to play a game today, either veteran Geno Smith or 2019 second-round pick Drew Lock would serve as the team's starting quarterback for that encounter.

Baker Mayfield on Browns: 'We're ready to move on, I think'

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

NFL News / Yardbarker / May 23, 2022

K.J. Wright predicts Broncos will finish last in AFC West

A former teammate of Russell Wilson, Wright doesn't believe the quarterback's move to Denver will be enough to push the Broncos to the top of the AFC West.

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NFL News / Yardbarker / December 17, 2021

Raiders-Browns Week 15 matchup postponed to Monday

The Browns have been one of the most hard-hit teams in the NFL by the virus in recent days, with 24 players placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list this week alone, per Associated Press sports writer Tom Withers.

Rams-Seahawks moved to Tuesday

Washington-Eagles shifted to Tuesday

Raiders' Mark Davis thinks Browns should travel to Vegas for rescheduled game

Browns, Rams, Washington nearly forfeited over COVID-19 outbreaks?

Majority of NFL players reportedly want COVID protocols eliminated

NFL News / Yardbarker / March 26, 2021

Free-agent LB K.J. Wright has Cowboys on his list of 'dream teams'

Wright played under Quinn, Dallas' new defensive coordinator, in Seattle and called the coach a "defensive mastermind.''

Cowboys sign safety Damontae Kazee to one-year deal

Safety Jayron Kearse joining Cowboys on one-year deal

Mike McCarthy: Dak Prescott 'is the keystone' of Cowboys

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Seattle Seahawks News / Yardbarker / February 26, 2021

Seahawks LB K.J. Wright: Russell Wilson 'isn't going anywhere'

It's worth noting that Wright is set to hit free agency when the new NFL year opens next month. The 31-year-old wants to remain with the Seahawks but only at the right price.

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