"Wright had five interceptions last season for the Chicago Bears and will be joining a Jets team that made NFL history last year when they failed to intercept a single pass. The Jets have overhauled their defense in the first two days of the free agent negotiating period, adding linebacker Demario Davis, pass rushers Joseph Ossai and Kingsley Enagbare, defensive tackle David Onyemata and safety Dane Belton."
"Wright, 27, finished second on the Bears with a career-best five interceptions and added two forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries on a Chicago defense that led the NFL with 33 takeaways. He started 16 games in the regular season and both games in the playoffs."
"Wright began his Bears tenure by recording a 74-yard pick six off Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy in Chicago's season opener. The former Oregon State standout was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the third round in 2021 and appeared in 33 games with three starts over three seasons."
Nahshon Wright agreed to a one-year contract with the New York Jets worth up to $5.5 million. Wright recorded five interceptions last season for the Chicago Bears and will join a Jets defense that historically failed to record any interceptions in the previous year. The Jets have significantly upgraded their defense during free agency, adding linebacker Demario Davis, pass rushers Joseph Ossai and Kingsley Enagbare, defensive tackle David Onyemata, and safety Dane Belton. Wright, 27, started all 16 regular season games and both playoff games for Chicago. He began his Bears career with a 74-yard pick-six against Minnesota and finished second on the team in interceptions while contributing two forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries.
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