K.J. WRIGHT RUMORS & GOSSIP

Seahawks Starting LB K.J. Wright, OG James Carpenter Ruled Out With Concussions

Seahawks linebacker K.J. Wright and guard James Carpenter have been ruled out for Sunday's game against the New York Jets. Wright and Carpenter both missed practice all week due to concussions. Mike Morgan will make his first NFL start in place of Wright, while John Moffitt will start at left guard in place of Carpenter. Defensive end Greg Scruggs is doubtful with an oblique...
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November 09, 2012  |  Discuss

Seahawks LB Wright, OL Carpenter out with head injuries

The Seattle Seahawks ruled out linebacker K.J. Wright and guard James Carpenter for Sunday's game against the New York Jets, the Seattle Times reported Friday. Wright sustained a concussion last week against the Minnesota Vikings while Carpenter's head injury occured more than a week ago. Both are starters. "Both of those guys need a little bit more time, and so...
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November 09, 2012  |  Discuss

Seahawks A Week Away From Decision On CB Walter Thurmond

The Seahawks are hoping K.J. Wright will be back by this weekend after he suffered a concussion int he first quarter on Sunday, and they're still not sure when cornerback Walter Thurmond will be activated. The Seahawks have another week to activate Thurmond, the deadline coming next Monday. According to the league guidelines, a team has 21 days after a player on the Physically...
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November 05, 2012  |  Discuss

Seahawks Lose LB K.J. Wright To A Concussion Vs Vikings

Starting outside linebacker K.J. 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...
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November 04, 2012  |  Discuss

Seahawks vs. Denver Broncos: NFL love ‘em & hate ‘em Preseason Week 2

Liking what I see Seattle 30, Denver 10 When: 9:00 PM ET, Saturday, August 18, 2012 Where: Sports Authority Field at Mile High, Denver, Colorado Temperature: 79° Head Official: Gerald Wright Attendance: 74012 Boxscore | Recap The Seattle Seahawks were in action Saturday night in Week 2 on NFL preseason action as they took to thin air of Denver and collided with Peyton Manning...
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August 19, 2012  |  Discuss

NFL Free Agency: Possible Seahawks linebackers love ‘em & hate ‘em

A look into the linebackers free agency market Last season the Seahawks drafted KJ Wright which allowed them to cut ties with the grossly underperforming Aaron Curry. Seattle also drafted Malcolm Smith last year and the 7th round draft choice is currently the other starting OLB. One would think the Seattle Seahawks have to be active March 13th. Here’s how I see Seahawks...
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March 13, 2012  |  Discuss

Seahawks Notebook: Top 5 roster moves of 2011

A list of my top 5 Seattle Seahawks roster moves this season based solely on my opinion of the way they have effected the team this season as well as the impact they will have in the future. For starters with Aaron Curry traded rookie linebacker KJ Wright has been able to emerge. Zach Miller has been a force as a blocker. A Pete Carroll & Tom Cable coaching staff is SWEET.
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December 23, 2011  |  Discuss

Morning links: Wright steps his game up

In my story today, rookie linebacker K.J. Wright is proving the Seattle Seahawks made the right move in trading high-priced linebacker Aaron Curry to Oakland two months ago. The Mississippi State product had a breakout game against St. Louis, finishing with eight tackles – including three for losses – a sack and two quarterback hurries. Wright also nearly intercepted a Sam Bradford...
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December 16, 2011  |  Discuss

Seahawks LB K.J. Wright Fined $15,000 For Roughing The Passer

Seattle Seahawks rookie linebacker K.J. Wright was fined $15,000 for his roughing the passer penalty with 4:40 to play in the third quarter of the Seahawks' 23-17 loss to the Washington Redskins, a league spokesman confirmed on Friday. Wright appeared to make contact with the chest, not the head, of Redskins quarterback Rex Grossman, but was fined anyway. Wright was not fined...
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December 02, 2011  |  Discuss

Wright looks to step up with Curry gone

Share: (AP) — With the trade of former No. 4 overall draft pick Aaron Curry to Oakland, the Seattle Seahawks have handed their starting strongside linebacker job to fourth-round rookie K.J. Wright. Wright began taking reps with the first-team defense after the Seahawks were blown out 24-0 in Pittsburgh in Week 2 — a game in which Curry struggled immensely. In his...
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