Cleveland Browns EDGE rusher Alex Wright is in the midst of a breakout fourth season and is on pace for career highs in tackles, quarterback hits, and sacks while posting career highs in tackles for loss. He has recorded 24 tackles, nine TFLs, four quarterback hits, three sacks, and one forced fumble across nine games, including four starts, accounting for 48% of defensive snaps. Wright also has ten pressures, ten run stops, and a 10.3% stop rate, which ranks sixth among EDGE rushers, according to PFF.
Cleveland Browns secure hidden gem with 3-year deal
Cleveland Browns, Alex Wright
Aug 10, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns defensive end Alex Wright (91) during the second half against the Green Bay Packers at Cleveland Browns Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
According to Adam Schefter, the Browns have agreed to a multi-year contract extension with Alex Wright, who was slated to hit free agency this offseason. The deal is for three years and is worth $33 million with $21 million guaranteed. As a result, Wright is under contract through the 2028 season and will hit free agency in 2029.
Another deal in Cleveland: Browns and defensive end Alex Wright reached agreement today on a three-year, $33 million extension that includes $21 million guaranteed, per agents Drew Rosenhaus and Shawn O’Dare. pic.twitter.com/WechalK2PV
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 20, 2025
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Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (95) celebrates after sacking Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) during the second half of an NFL football game at Huntington Bank Field, Sept. 7, 2025, in Cleveland, Ohio.
Myles Garrett: 4-year, $160,000,000 (Runs through 2030)
Alex Wright: 4-year, $33,000,000 (Runs through 2028)
Isaiah McGuire: 4-year, $4,551,932 (Runs through 2026)
Cameron Thomas: 4-year, $5,144,337 (Free agent in 2026)
Fans react to the extension
Cleveland Browns
Jan 13, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Cleveland Browns fans during the first quarter in a 2024 AFC wild card game at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-USA TODAY Sports
Rare W for the browns
— Stakit (@stakit_live) November 20, 2025
Myles Garret better have 900 mill by next season then
— Nxrvy (@Nxrvyy) November 20, 2025
Browns defense is always good. It’s the offense that has been 🍑 for decades.
— The Goal Line Grind (@theGLgrind) November 20, 2025
The casuals will say this is a bad deal, Alex Wright has been pretty good for a few seasons now and 11 mil for a good d line player is a great deal for Cleveland
— Jericho (@YaBoyJericho) November 20, 2025
Well deserved by Alex Wright he’s having a hell of year!
— Ray (@FantasyRayRay) November 20, 2025
Great find in the 3rd round and great value.
— – (@Kasper_9220) November 20, 2025
Browns just made sure their defense stays spicy
💰
— cefa (@cefa2025) November 20, 2025
Please get us an offense our defense is so loaded😭
— Cuyahoga Burner (@cuyahogaburner) November 20, 2025
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