The San Francisco 49ers attempted to poach a tight end from an NFC foe, as general manager John Lynch signed Detroit Lions restricted free agent tight end Brock Wright to a three-year, $12 million offer sheet that included $6 million guaranteed, per ESPN. However, the Lions matched the offer, keeping Wright on the roster, per NFL Media.
The Lions reportedly initially tendered Wright with a one-year, $2.98 million offer. If Detroit did not match San Francisco's offer, the Lions would not have received any compensation back, because Wright was originally an undrafted free agent, per the Detroit Free Press.
The 25-year-old tight end found his way to Detroit after going undrafted in 2021. Wright played his college ball at Notre Dame, but was not a major receiving threat, as he caught just seven passes for 78 yards and one touchdown in 28 games played. However, for the Lions, Wright has served as an effective blocker in the run game.
In 41 NFL games played, Wright has caught 43 passes for 424 yards and seven touchdowns. He recorded a career-low 91 receiving yards and one touchdown this past season, and did not play in the NFC Championship matchup vs. the 49ers.
