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'''Anthony Lavon Wright''' (born February 14, 1976) is a former [[American football]] [[quarterback]], who played in the [[National Football League]] for the [[Dallas Cowboys]], [[Baltimore Ravens]], [[Cincinnati Bengals]] and [[New York Giants]]. He played [[college football]] at [[South Carolina Gamecocks football|South Carolina]].
'''Anthony Lavon Wright''' (born February 14, 1976) is a former [[American football]] [[quarterback]] in the [[National Football League]] for the [[Dallas Cowboys]], [[Baltimore Ravens]], [[Cincinnati Bengals]] and [[New York Giants]]. He played [[college football]] at the [[University of South Carolina]].


==Early years==
==Early years==
Wright attended [[West Craven High School (Vanceboro)|West Craven High School]], before moving on to the [[University of South Carolina]]. He became three-year starter for the Gamecocks, leading them to a record of 12-21 over the three years, including a 1-10 campaign in his senior season.
Wright attended [[West Craven High School (Vanceboro)|West Craven High School]], before accepting a football scholarship from the [[University of South Carolina]]. He became a three-year starter for the Gamecocks, leading them to a record of 12-21 over the three years, including a 1-10 campaign in his senior season.


===College statistics===
===College statistics===
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===Pittsburgh Steelers===
===Pittsburgh Steelers===
Wright made the [[Pittsburgh Steelers]] roster in 1999 as an [[undrafted free agent]], where he was the team's fourth-string quarterback (behind [[Kordell Stewart]], [[Mike Tomczak]], and [[Pete Gonzalez]]). He was waived on August 27, 2000, in favor of rookie [[Tee Martin]].<ref>https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1129&dat=20000828&id=R7JRAAAAIBAJ&sjid=em8DAAAAIBAJ&pg=6475,5834731&hl=es</ref>
Wright was signed as an [[undrafted free agent]] by the [[Pittsburgh Steelers]] after the [[1999 NFL Draft]]. He made the team as the fourth-string quarterback (behind [[Kordell Stewart]], [[Mike Tomczak]], and [[Pete Gonzalez]]). On August 27, 2000, he was waived after being passed on the depth chart by rookie [[Tee Martin]].<ref>{{cite web| url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1129&dat=20000828&id=R7JRAAAAIBAJ&sjid=em8DAAAAIBAJ&pg=6475,5834731&hl=es | title=Farmer among 13 waived by the Steelers | accessdate=February 19, 2018}}</ref>


===Dallas Cowboys===
===Dallas Cowboys===
On August 30, 2000, Wright was signed by the [[Dallas Cowboys]] to their practice squad. Even though he hadn't played in an NFL regular season game, he was scouted in a preseason game between the Cowboys and the Steelers.
On August 30, 2000, Wright was signed by the [[Dallas Cowboys]] to their practice squad. Even though he hadn't played in an NFL regular season game, he was scouted in a preseason game between the Cowboys and the Steelers.


In November, he was promoted to the active roster after backup quarterback [[Randall Cunningham]] was injured.<ref>https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1346&dat=20001213&id=vb0wAAAAIBAJ&sjid=df0DAAAAIBAJ&pg=6524,752796&hl=es</ref> On December 10, when [[Troy Aikman]] suffered a concussion playing against the [[Washington Redskins]], Wright played the remaining three quarters in a 32–13 win. Although he had attempted only 5 passes (3 completions) in the previous game,<ref>https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1346&dat=20001213&id=vb0wAAAAIBAJ&sjid=df0DAAAAIBAJ&pg=6524,752796&hl=es</ref> he was given the start in the next game against the [[New York Giants]], which resulted in a 17–13 loss.<ref>https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=861&dat=20001222&id=ZERTAAAAIBAJ&sjid=YoUDAAAAIBAJ&pg=4570,6016361&hl=es</ref> He would also start the final game of the season against the [[Tennessee Titans]], which resulted in a 31-0 loss after he had three critical turnovers in the third quarter.<ref>https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1350&dat=20001226&id=yVhPAAAAIBAJ&sjid=7AMEAAAAIBAJ&pg=3595,3402620&hl=es</ref>
In November, he was promoted to the active roster after backup quarterback [[Randall Cunningham]] was injured.<ref>{{cite web| url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1346&dat=20001213&id=vb0wAAAAIBAJ&sjid=df0DAAAAIBAJ&pg=6524,752796&hl=es | title='Pactice Dummy' Takes Dallas Quarterback Role | accessdate=February 19, 2018}}</ref> On December 10, when [[Troy Aikman]] suffered a concussion playing against the [[Washington Redskins]], Wright played the remaining three quarters in a 32–13 win. Although he had attempted only 5 passes (3 completions) in the previous game, he was given the start in the next game against the [[New York Giants]], which resulted in a 17–13 loss.<ref>{{cite web| url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=861&dat=20001222&id=ZERTAAAAIBAJ&sjid=YoUDAAAAIBAJ&pg=4570,6016361&hl=es | title=Foul play against Giants produced foul odor| accessdate=February 19, 2018}}</ref> He would also start the final game of the season against the [[Tennessee Titans]], which resulted in a 31-0 loss after he had three critical turnovers in the third quarter.<ref>{{cite web| url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1350&dat=20001226&id=yVhPAAAAIBAJ&sjid=7AMEAAAAIBAJ&pg=3595,3402620&hl=es | title=Titans rip Cowboys with big third-quarter spurt | accessdate=February 19, 2018}}</ref>


In 2001, he became the backup quarterback after [[Tony Banks (American football)|Tony Banks]] was cut. When starter [[Quincy Carter]] injured his throwing thumb, Wright became his replacement and started on September 23 against the [[San Diego Chargers]], but had two costly turnovers in a 21-32 loss.<ref>https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1817&dat=20010920&id=5YUfAAAAIBAJ&sjid=MKYEAAAAIBAJ&pg=4396,3884056&hl=es</ref> The next week he started in an 18-40 loss against the [[Philadelphia Eagles]], in which he was ineffective.<ref>https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1346&dat=20011001&id=2J8sAAAAIBAJ&sjid=jf0DAAAAIBAJ&pg=3403,175496&hl=es</ref> On October 7, he replaced an injured Carter but the team still lost 21-28 against the [[Oakland Raiders]].<ref>https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1310&dat=20011008&id=VVFWAAAAIBAJ&sjid=_OsDAAAAIBAJ&pg=2523,1944034&hl=es</ref> The next week he started on [[Monday Night Football]] and contributed to a 9-7 win against [[Tony Banks (American football)|Tony Banks]] and the [[Washington Redskins]].<ref>https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=932&dat=20011017&id=W8RPAAAAIBAJ&sjid=9FIDAAAAIBAJ&pg=3317,1408980&hl=es</ref> Having a chronic right knee injury, he decided to have his knee scoped to repair the cartilage damage, forcing him to sit the rest of the season. The Cowboys would use a combination of [[Clint Stoerner]] and [[Ryan Leaf]] as the starters until Carter recovered from a torn hamstring, starting a franchise-high four quarterbacks in a season.<ref>https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1314&dat=20011025&id=po9XAAAAIBAJ&sjid=efIDAAAAIBAJ&pg=5533,4700486&hl=es</ref>
In 2001, he became the backup quarterback after [[Tony Banks (American football)|Tony Banks]] was cut. When starter [[Quincy Carter]] injured his throwing thumb, Wright became his replacement and started on September 23 against the [[San Diego Chargers]], but had two costly turnovers in a 21-32 loss.<ref>{{cite web| url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1817&dat=20010920&id=5YUfAAAAIBAJ&sjid=MKYEAAAAIBAJ&pg=4396,3884056&hl=es | title=Wright ready to start for Dallas Cowboys | accessdate=February 19, 2018}}</ref> The next week he started in an 18-40 loss against the [[Philadelphia Eagles]], in which he was ineffective.<ref>{{cite web| url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1346&dat=20011001&id=2J8sAAAAIBAJ&sjid=jf0DAAAAIBAJ&pg=3403,175496&hl=es | title=Eagles Soar Past Cowboys | accessdate=February 19, 2018}}</ref> On October 7, he replaced an injured Carter but the team still lost 21-28 against the [[Oakland Raiders]].<ref>{{cite web| url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1310&dat=20011008&id=VVFWAAAAIBAJ&sjid=_OsDAAAAIBAJ&pg=2523,1944034&hl=es | title=Raiders keep Cowboys on skids, 28-21 | accessdate=February 19, 2018}}</ref> The next week he started on [[Monday Night Football]] and contributed to a 9-7 win against [[Tony Banks (American football)|Tony Banks]] and the [[Washington Redskins]].<ref>{{cite web| url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=932&dat=20011017&id=W8RPAAAAIBAJ&sjid=9FIDAAAAIBAJ&pg=3317,1408980&hl=es | title=Cowboys, Redskins rivalry fell a bit short on Monday | accessdate=February 19, 2018}}</ref> Having a chronic right knee injury, he decided to have his knee scoped to repair the cartilage damage, forcing him to sit the rest of the season. The Cowboys would use a combination of [[Clint Stoerner]] and [[Ryan Leaf]] as the starters until Carter recovered from a torn hamstring, starting a franchise-high four quarterbacks in a season.<ref>{{cite web| url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1314&dat=20011025&id=po9XAAAAIBAJ&sjid=efIDAAAAIBAJ&pg=5533,4700486&hl=es | title=Colts finish in a flurry | accessdate=February 19, 2018}}</ref>


Head coach [[Dave Campo]] released Wright from the team on September 1, 2002, following the acquisition of [[quarterback]] [[Chad Hutchinson]] during the offseason, while stating that Stoerner was better suited for third-string quarterback role, in light of Wright's ambition to be a starter.<ref>https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=861&dat=20020902&id=-hVZAAAAIBAJ&sjid=bkYNAAAAIBAJ&pg=6893,479219&hl=es</ref>
Head coach [[Dave Campo]] released Wright from the team on September 1, 2002, following the acquisition of [[quarterback]] [[Chad Hutchinson]] during the offseason, while stating that Stoerner was better suited for the third-string quarterback role, in light of Wright's ambition to be a starter.<ref>{{cite web| url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=861&dat=20020902&id=-hVZAAAAIBAJ&sjid=bkYNAAAAIBAJ&pg=6893,479219&hl=es | title=Cowboys release Seder, 17 others | accessdate=February 19, 2018}}</ref>


===Baltimore Ravens===
===Baltimore Ravens===
Wright was signed by the [[Baltimore Ravens]] to their [[practice squad]] in 2002. After first round draft choice [[Kyle Boller]] injured his thigh in a game against the [[St. Louis Rams]], Wright was activated from the [[practice squad]] on October 15.<ref>http://articles.baltimoresun.com/2002-10-16/sports/0210160036_1_practice-squad-base-coach-bench-coach</ref>
Wright was signed by the [[Baltimore Ravens]] to their [[practice squad]] in 2002. After first round draft choice [[Kyle Boller]] injured his thigh in a game against the [[St. Louis Rams]], Wright was activated from the [[practice squad]] on October 15.<ref>{{cite web| url=http://articles.baltimoresun.com/2002-10-16/sports/0210160036_1_practice-squad-base-coach-bench-coach | title=Transactions | accessdate=February 19, 2018}}</ref>


After the Ravens lost to the [[Miami Dolphins]] in his first start 6-9, Wright led a spectacular comeback against the [[2003 Seattle Seahawks season|Seahawks]]; with the score tied at three in the final minute of the first half, the Seahawks scored two quick touchdowns, and stormed to a 41-24 lead with seven minutes remaining, but Wright erupted with four touchdown throws and 319 passing yards in a 44-41 overtime triumph. Ravens head coach [[Brian Billick]] gave the game ball to Wright's wife, for waiting until after the contest to induce labor.
After the Ravens lost to the [[Miami Dolphins]] in his first start 6-9, Wright led a spectacular comeback against the [[2003 Seattle Seahawks season|Seahawks]]; with the score tied at three in the final minute of the first half, the Seahawks scored two quick touchdowns, and stormed to a 41-24 lead with seven minutes remaining, but Wright erupted with four touchdown throws and 319 passing yards in a 44-41 overtime triumph. Ravens head coach [[Brian Billick]] gave the game ball to Wright's wife, for waiting until after the contest to induce labor.
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===Cincinnati Bengals===
===Cincinnati Bengals===
With the departure of [[Carson Palmer]]'s former backup quarterback [[Jon Kitna]] to the [[Detroit Lions]], Wright signed a one-year deal with the [[Cincinnati Bengals]] on April 21, 2006,<ref>[https://www.tsn.ca/nfl/news_story.asp?ID=163406 TSN : NFL - Canada's Sports Leader<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> winning a competition with [[Craig Krenzel]] and [[Doug Johnson (American football)|Doug Johnson]] for the backup job.
With the departure of [[Carson Palmer]]'s former backup quarterback [[Jon Kitna]] to the [[Detroit Lions]], Wright signed a one-year deal with the [[Cincinnati Bengals]] on April 21, 2006, winning a competition with [[Craig Krenzel]] and [[Doug Johnson (American football)|Doug Johnson]] for the backup job.


On June 7, 2007, Wright was showcased in a quarterbacks OTA feature on giants.com in an "amazing toss", accurately throwing a football into a dumpster across the practice field.
On June 7, 2007, Wright was showcased in a quarterbacks OTA feature on giants.com in an "amazing toss", accurately throwing a football into a dumpster across the practice field.
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==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
* [https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/WrigAn00.htm Pro Football Reference profile]
* [http://www.totalfootballstats.com/PlayerQB.asp?id=4282 Total Football Stats Profile]
* [http://www.totalfootballstats.com/PlayerQB.asp?id=4282 Total Football Stats Profile]


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For other people named Anthony Wright, see Anthony Wright (disambiguation).
Anthony Wright
refer to caption
Wright with the Bengals in 2006.
No. 2
Position:Quarterback
Personal information
Born: (1976-02-14) February 14, 1976 (age 48)
Vanceboro, North Carolina
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:211 lb (96 kg)
Career information
High school:West Craven
(Vanceboro, North Carolina)
College:South Carolina
Undrafted:1999
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
TD-INT:20-25
Passing yards:3,590
QB Rating:66.3
Player stats at PFR

Anthony Lavon Wright (born February 14, 1976) is a former American football quarterback in the National Football League for the Dallas Cowboys, Baltimore Ravens, Cincinnati Bengals and New York Giants. He played college football at the University of South Carolina.

Early years

Wright attended West Craven High School, before accepting a football scholarship from the University of South Carolina. He became a three-year starter for the Gamecocks, leading them to a record of 12-21 over the three years, including a 1-10 campaign in his senior season.

College statistics

Year Team GP GS Com Att Yds TD Int
1996 South Carolina 11 11 131 244 1850 8 6
1997 South Carolina 11 11 139 252 1685 18 5
1998 South Carolina 11 11 145 273 1899 10 10
33 33 415 769 5434 36 21

Professional career

Pittsburgh Steelers

Wright was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Pittsburgh Steelers after the 1999 NFL Draft. He made the team as the fourth-string quarterback (behind Kordell Stewart, Mike Tomczak, and Pete Gonzalez). On August 27, 2000, he was waived after being passed on the depth chart by rookie Tee Martin.[1]

Dallas Cowboys

On August 30, 2000, Wright was signed by the Dallas Cowboys to their practice squad. Even though he hadn't played in an NFL regular season game, he was scouted in a preseason game between the Cowboys and the Steelers.

In November, he was promoted to the active roster after backup quarterback Randall Cunningham was injured.[2] On December 10, when Troy Aikman suffered a concussion playing against the Washington Redskins, Wright played the remaining three quarters in a 32–13 win. Although he had attempted only 5 passes (3 completions) in the previous game, he was given the start in the next game against the New York Giants, which resulted in a 17–13 loss.[3] He would also start the final game of the season against the Tennessee Titans, which resulted in a 31-0 loss after he had three critical turnovers in the third quarter.[4]

In 2001, he became the backup quarterback after Tony Banks was cut. When starter Quincy Carter injured his throwing thumb, Wright became his replacement and started on September 23 against the San Diego Chargers, but had two costly turnovers in a 21-32 loss.[5] The next week he started in an 18-40 loss against the Philadelphia Eagles, in which he was ineffective.[6] On October 7, he replaced an injured Carter but the team still lost 21-28 against the Oakland Raiders.[7] The next week he started on Monday Night Football and contributed to a 9-7 win against Tony Banks and the Washington Redskins.[8] Having a chronic right knee injury, he decided to have his knee scoped to repair the cartilage damage, forcing him to sit the rest of the season. The Cowboys would use a combination of Clint Stoerner and Ryan Leaf as the starters until Carter recovered from a torn hamstring, starting a franchise-high four quarterbacks in a season.[9]

Head coach Dave Campo released Wright from the team on September 1, 2002, following the acquisition of quarterback Chad Hutchinson during the offseason, while stating that Stoerner was better suited for the third-string quarterback role, in light of Wright's ambition to be a starter.[10]

Baltimore Ravens

Wright was signed by the Baltimore Ravens to their practice squad in 2002. After first round draft choice Kyle Boller injured his thigh in a game against the St. Louis Rams, Wright was activated from the practice squad on October 15.[11]

After the Ravens lost to the Miami Dolphins in his first start 6-9, Wright led a spectacular comeback against the Seahawks; with the score tied at three in the final minute of the first half, the Seahawks scored two quick touchdowns, and stormed to a 41-24 lead with seven minutes remaining, but Wright erupted with four touchdown throws and 319 passing yards in a 44-41 overtime triumph. Ravens head coach Brian Billick gave the game ball to Wright's wife, for waiting until after the contest to induce labor.

The Ravens won five of their last six games with Wright posting a 5-2 record and having a critical role in the team reaching the playoffs, where they lost a close game against the Tennessee Titans with a score of 20-17, with the difference being a 46-yard field goal with 29 seconds left. He finished the season with 1,199 passing yards, 9 touchdowns and 8 interceptions.

Wright missed the 2004 season after having surgery to repair a torn labrum in his right shoulder. Following another injury to Boller during the first game of the 2005 season, he was named the starting quarterback, but was again demoted after having a 2-5 record.

Cincinnati Bengals

With the departure of Carson Palmer's former backup quarterback Jon Kitna to the Detroit Lions, Wright signed a one-year deal with the Cincinnati Bengals on April 21, 2006, winning a competition with Craig Krenzel and Doug Johnson for the backup job.

On June 7, 2007, Wright was showcased in a quarterbacks OTA feature on giants.com in an "amazing toss", accurately throwing a football into a dumpster across the practice field.

New York Giants

On April 13, 2007, he signed as a free agent with the New York Giants, throwing him into a four-quarterback scramble for roster spots with Eli Manning, Tim Hasselbeck, and Jared Lorenzen. He was named the third-string quarterback in a season that saw the team win Super Bowl XLII, beating the previously undefeated New England Patriots.

On August 18, 2008, Wright suffered a back injury in a preseason game against the Cleveland Browns and was eventually placed on the injured reserve list on August 30. He wasn't re-signed the next season and decided to announce his retirement.

Stats

Year Team GP GS Com Att Yds TD Int
1999 Pittsburgh Steelers 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2000 Dallas Cowboys 4 2 22 53 237 0 3
2001 Dallas Cowboys 4 3 48 98 529 5 5
2002 Baltimore Ravens 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2003 Baltimore Ravens 7 7 94 178 1,199 9 8
2004 Baltimore Ravens 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2005 Baltimore Ravens 9 7 164 266 1,582 6 9
2006 Cincinnati Bengals 4 0 3 3 31 0 0
2007 New York Giants 3 0 1 7 12 0 0
2008 New York Giants 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
31 19 332 605 3,590 20 25

References

  1. ^ "Farmer among 13 waived by the Steelers". Retrieved February 19, 2018.
  2. ^ "'Pactice Dummy' Takes Dallas Quarterback Role". Retrieved February 19, 2018.
  3. ^ "Foul play against Giants produced foul odor". Retrieved February 19, 2018.
  4. ^ "Titans rip Cowboys with big third-quarter spurt". Retrieved February 19, 2018.
  5. ^ "Wright ready to start for Dallas Cowboys". Retrieved February 19, 2018.
  6. ^ "Eagles Soar Past Cowboys". Retrieved February 19, 2018.
  7. ^ "Raiders keep Cowboys on skids, 28-21". Retrieved February 19, 2018.
  8. ^ "Cowboys, Redskins rivalry fell a bit short on Monday". Retrieved February 19, 2018.
  9. ^ "Colts finish in a flurry". Retrieved February 19, 2018.
  10. ^ "Cowboys release Seder, 17 others". Retrieved February 19, 2018.
  11. ^ "Transactions". Retrieved February 19, 2018.

External links

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