Ceyair Wright, the Bengals’ cornerback, walked away from the 90-man roster. He’s not headed to another team, though. Nope, he’s off to Hollywood to chase an acting opportunity. The team announced he’d left to “pursue other opportunities,” and it turns out those opportunities are on the silver screen. What a wild turn of events for a guy trying to make it in the league!
Taylor Dishes on Wright’s Tough Call
Bengals coach Zac Taylor gave some insight into Wright’s unexpected departure. Taylor told reporters Wright called him last night to share the news. It sounds like a super tough choice, too, with Taylor noting it was “a difficult decision for him.” He highlighted how Wright had two passions “colliding,” and acting won out. Taylor had nothing but good things to say, calling him a “great kid” from a “great university.” He wished Wright the best, remembering him as “fun to be around” and a hard competitor.
An “Ascending Player” Heads For The Spotlight
It’s definitely a rare move to see an NFL player step away for a role in front of the camera, but Wright already has some serious experience. This isn’t his first rodeo: he appeared in Space Jam: A New Legacy back in 2021 and has “several other acting credits.” Taylor even said he thought Wright “was ascending as a player,” making this choice even wilder. Wright was an undrafted free agent out of Nebraska, so he clearly had some raw talent on the field. The big twist here? The Bengals actually still hold his rights. If or when he decides to return to football, they’re still in the driver’s seat.
So, what does this mean? We’ll be watching to see what big role Wright snags next. Will he light up the screen, or will that NFL itch bring him back to the gridiron? For now, the Bengals are down a cornerback, and Hollywood just gained a former football player.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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