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Panthers' Derek Wright: Sticking with Panthers
Carolina signed Wright to a reserve/future contract Monday, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.
Wright was elevated to the active roster Week 5 versus the 49ers, but he didn't ultimately see the field. The wideout out of Utah State will now get a chance to stick with the Panthers and potentially make his NFL debut with the team further down the line.
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Derek Wright: Returns to practice squad
Wright reverted to the Panthers' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.
Wright did not see the field during Sunday's loss to San Francisco after being activated on game day for the first time this season. The rookie wideout will now be eligible for two more elevations while on Carolina's practice squad this season.
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Panthers' Derek Wright: Elevated to active roster
The Panthers elevated Wright on Saturday from their practice squad to their active roster for Sunday's matchup against the 49ers, Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer reports.
With Laviska Shenault (hamstring) ruled out, Wright will get his first opportunity to make his season debut in Week 5. It's unclear how big of an offensive role the undrafted rookie will garner, but he did secure 48 passes for 789 yards and 11 touchdowns during his final campaign at Utah State.
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Derek Wright: Joins Carolina's practice squad
Wright was added to the Panthers' practice squad Wednesday, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.
Wright failed to make the 53-man roster after signing with the Panthers as an undrafted free agent out of Utah State. He'll remain part of the organization and will be a candidate to be elevated should injuries strike Carolina's receiving corps.
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Derek Wright: Let go by Carolina
The Panthers waived Wright on Tuesday, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.
Wright signed with the Panthers in May as an undrafted free agent out of Utah State, where he caught 48 passes for 789 yards and 11 touchdowns during his final collegiate campaign. Per Person, the 6-foot-1 wideout was a standout during training camp and will likely join Carolina's practice squad if he clears waivers.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-1, 195 lbs |
| Birthplace: Sterling, UT |
| Age: 24 |
| School: Utah St. |
| Experience: 1 |