Edgar Newcomb Wrightington (July 30, 1875 – October 31, 1945) was an American college football player and coach.

He was the son of Charles Ward and Catherine Gouge (Schermerhron) Wrightington.

In 1905, he joined the Boston Consolidated Gas Company, holding positions as secretary, vice president and treasurer.

During World War II, he directed training camps in New England.

During the 1919 Boston police strike, he served with the Massachusetts Motor Corps.