The Detroit Lions matched the San Francisco 49ers' offer to retain tight end Brock Wright, whose contract details reveal a structured deal that benefits both parties. The three-year, $12 million contract includes voided years to spread out the signing bonus and unguaranteed bonuses to motivate Wright. The Lions are in good shape with a manageable cap hit for the first two years and a reasonable dead cap if they cut him after two years, making the deal more tolerable and fair.
The 49ers' pursuit of Brock Wright ends as the Lions match their offer, while discussions about a potential new contract for Brandon Aiyuk continue. Additionally, the team may be eyeing a versatile player akin to Shohei Ohtani in the NFL, with Patrick Taylor's intelligence and multi-position skills drawing attention.
The Detroit Lions have matched the 49ers' offer sheet for tight end Brock Wright, keeping him on a three-year, $12 million contract. This leaves the 49ers still in need of a backup tight end, with George Kittle as the primary option. If the 49ers don't secure a veteran tight end before the draft, they may use their draft picks to address the position. Last year's picks, Cameron Latu and Brayden Willis, have had limited impact, while former backup Charlie Woerner signed with the Atlanta Falcons.
The Detroit Lions have decided to keep tight end Brock Wright by matching the restricted free agent offer he received from the San Francisco 49ers, agreeing to a $12 million deal over the next three seasons. Wright, known for his blocking abilities, was given an original-round tender by the Lions earlier in March. With this decision, the Lions retain their tight end room mostly intact for the upcoming season, while the 49ers were pursuing Wright as a replacement for Charlie Woerner.
The Detroit Lions have decided to match the San Francisco 49ers' offer sheet for tight end Brock Wright, securing him on a three-year, $12 million contract with $6 million guaranteed. This move keeps Wright as the Lions' No. 2 tight end, known for his blocking in the run game and timely catches, and adds depth to the team's tight end room alongside Sam LaPorta, James Mitchell, and Shane Zylstra for the 2024 season.
The Detroit Lions have matched the San Francisco 49ers' offer sheet for tight end Brock Wright, signing him to a three-year, $12 million deal with $6 million guaranteed. Wright, a restricted free agent, had 13 receptions for 91 yards and a touchdown last season. The 49ers targeted him as a replacement for Charlie Woerner as their No. 2 tight end behind starter George Kittle.
The Detroit Lions have decided to match the restricted free agent offer sheet signed by tight end Brock Wright with the San Francisco 49ers, securing him for a three-year deal worth $12 million with $6 million guaranteed. This allows Wright to continue with the Lions and avoid adjusting to a new offensive scheme for the 2024 season, maintaining his partnership with Sam LaPorta as the top tight ends in Tennessee.
The San Francisco 49ers and wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk are reportedly not close to a contract extension, with negotiations at a standoff, but both sides express a desire to reach an agreement. Additionally, the 49ers have offered a restricted free agent contract to TE Brock Wright, and there are hints of potential trade interest in Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker.
The San Francisco 49ers have offered restricted free agent Brock Wright a three-year deal worth $12 million, with $6 million guaranteed, as reported by ESPN's Adam Schefter. The Detroit Lions have the option to match the offer within five days, but if they decline, they won't receive any compensation due to Wright's tender at the lowest level. Wright, a tight end, had 43 catches for 424 yards and seven touchdowns in 41 games for the Lions over the last three seasons.
The 49ers have reportedly offered restricted free agent tight end Brock Wright a three-year, $12 million contract, but details about the structure and guarantees are still unknown. The Lions have five days to decide whether to match the offer, as they applied a one-year, $2.985 million tender to Wright.
Detroit Lions tight end Brock Wright signed a three-year, $12 million restricted free agent offer with the San Francisco 49ers, giving the Lions five days to match the deal. As an undrafted free agent, the Lions won't receive draft pick compensation if Wright leaves. Wright, known for his blocking skills, suffered a forearm injury in the playoffs last season. The Lions may need to seek another blocker at the tight end position if they choose not to match the 49ers' offer.
Detroit Lions' tight end Brock Wright has signed an offer sheet with the San Francisco 49ers, potentially leaving the Lions in danger of losing him. The Lions have the option to match the contract offer from the 49ers to keep Wright, but if they choose not to, the 49ers will sign him without compensation to the Lions. Wright has been with the Lions for three seasons, mainly serving as a backup tight end and blocker. If the Lions lose Wright, they will have limited options at the tight end position.
Detroit Lions' tight end Brock Wright heads to injured reserve with a forearm injury, ending his season, while Frank Ragnow, despite battling various injuries, feels "pretty good" and is named a finalist for the NFL Players Association's Alan Page Community Award for his charity work. The Lions signed veteran tight end Zach Ertz to the practice squad to fill in for Wright, and rookie tight end Sam LaPorta continues to rehab a knee injury. Additionally, left guard Jonah Jackson and return man Kalif Raymond are also dealing with injuries.
Detroit Lions place tight end Brock Wright on injured reserve due to a forearm injury, sign veteran defensive tackle Tyson Alualu to the active roster, and officially sign tight end Zach Ertz to the practice squad. Wright's injury makes it likely for Ertz to play this week.
The Detroit Lions are signing veteran tight end Zach Ertz to their practice squad after Brock Wright's injury, ahead of the NFC Championship game against the 49ers. Ertz, who previously played for the Eagles and Cardinals, brings championship experience and will provide depth at the tight end position for the Lions.
