The waiver system in the offseason is based on last year's record so the Buccaneers were awarded him off waivers after they put in a claim. Besides the Bucs and the Dolphins, the Jets, Bears, Falcons, Browns, Saints, Chiefs, Steelers and Lions also tried to get the versatile tight end. That means Miami was seventh in line and had no chance to get him.
Wright is entering his third year in the NFL and has caught 80 passes for 830 yards and 11 touchdowns. While it has been nothing spectacular, hi 6 foot, 4 inch frame makes him an appealing option in various parts of the field, especially in the red zone.