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Post by Dale on Dec 22, 2014 5:26:37 GMT -6
Jarius Wright secured 3-of-3 targets for 38 yards and a touchdown in the Vikings' Week 16 loss to the Dolphins.
He added a 27-yard gain on a rushing attempt. The Vikings' No. 3 receiver behind Charles Johnson and Greg Jennings, Wright caught an early 20-yard reception to help set up Matt Asiata's one-yard touchdown plunge. Wright got a touchdown of his own in the fourth quarter on an eight-yard completion. The Vikings close out the season against the Bears in Week 17.
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Post by Dale on Dec 24, 2014 5:14:34 GMT -6
Vikings WR Jarius Wright believes he's earned a contract extension.
"Being the third receiver, I do think I’ve done enough (for an extension)," Wright said. "But it’s kind of not up to me." The No. 118 overall pick of the 2012 draft, Wright is headed into the final year of his rookie contract, where he'll make just $660,000. Although Wright has stepped up to the tune of 39/565/2 as Cordarrelle Patterson has been banished to the bench, he's not a front-burner extension candidate. He'd have to be amenable to a team-friendly deal.
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Post by Dale on Dec 28, 2014 16:34:28 GMT -6
Jarius Wright secured 3-of-3 targets for 23 yards in the Vikings' Week 17 win over the Bears.
He left early with a back injury. Wright finished his third NFL season with 42 catches for 588 yards and two touchdowns. A nifty slot receiver, Wright is signed cheaply and his roster spot should be secure with Minnesota for 2015. He lacks much Dynasty value, but is a reliable contributor with sneaky big-play ability. Wright also rushed seven times for 82 yards this season.
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Post by Dale on Mar 16, 2015 9:23:22 GMT -6
OC Norv Turner suggests Jairus Wright could play a bigger role in the Vikings' offense following Greg Jennings' release.
Turner sees Wright as his go-to slot receiver. Wright saw 62 targets last season, a number that is sure to rise without Jennings. Turner also mentioned Adam Thielen (eight catches last season) as someone to watch for in the slot. Newcomer Mike Wallace will be Teddy Bridgewater's primary deep target.
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Post by Dale on Jul 30, 2015 9:07:29 GMT -6
Jarius Wright is penned in as the Vikings' slot receiver.
Charles Johnson and Mike Wallace will monopolize outside snaps, leaving Wright to move inside as Greg Jennings' replacement. That's no problem for the 5'10/190 Wright, who caught eight passes for 130 yards on 85 routes run out of the slot last year. He's slippery and quick after the catch.
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Post by clifflee4mvp™ on Aug 4, 2015 11:07:46 GMT -6
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Post by Dale on Sept 10, 2015 12:10:03 GMT -6
Vikings signed WR Jarius Wright to a four-year, $14.8 million extension through 2019.
The extension includes $7 million guaranteed. Wright is locked in as the Vikings' slot receiver this year, and he could take over on the outside once Mike Wallace leaves. With Charles Johnson and 25-year-old Kyle Rudolph, Wright helps form a young pass-catching nucleus around Teddy Bridgewater.
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Post by Dale on Oct 2, 2015 13:52:39 GMT -6
Vikings WR Jarius Wright (questionable, hand) expects to be a game-time decision Sunday at Denver.
NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported Wednesday that Wright would miss 1-2 weeks, but Wright participated in Friday's practice on a "limited" basis, and has an outside shot to play. With Charles Johnson (ribs) looking doubtful at best, Wright would line up as a starter opposite Mike Wallace.
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Post by clifflee4mvp™ on Sept 19, 2016 7:06:33 GMT -6
Things not looking good for Jarius as Diggs has had two career high games in a row from the slot.
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