Tim Wright (American football)

Timothy Wright (born April 7, 1990) is an American former professional football tight end.

Wright played wide receiver at Rutgers under head coach Greg Schiano for his first couple of years.

On August 26, 2014, Wright was traded by the Buccaneers to the New England Patriots along with a 2015 4th round draft pick for guard Logan Mankins.

Wright played in the Patriots Super Bowl XLIX victory over the Seattle Seahawks, but did not record any catches.

[6] On August 31, 2015, the Buccaneers traded Wright to the Detroit Lions in exchange for placekicker Kyle Brindza.