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Wright, who played last season under a one-year, $1.43 million restricted free agent tender, seems...

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Wright, who played last season under a one-year, $1.43 million restricted free agent tender, seems to be hitting the market at the right time. Wright has experience at both nose tackle and end in the 3-4 defense, which could make him an early target for teams planning to switch to that alignment (e.g. the Broncos). From Wright’s perspective, the chance to be a starter – and be paid accordingly – is going to be enticing. He currently has Ty Warren, Vince Wilfork, Richard Seymour and Jarvis Green ahead of him on the Patriots’ depth chart.

Defensive lineman Mike Wright will test the waters