Bears' Nahshon Wright turning heads in cornerback battle
While many expected veteran Tyrique Stevenson to gain back control of the job this season, an unexpected name has entered the mix. Veteran Nahshon Wright, who signed with Chicago this offseason, has made quite the impression during camp.
Having previously spent time with the Dallas Cowboys and Minnesota Vikings since entering the NFL in 2021, Wright has been working with the first-team defense throughout training camp, and head coach Ben Johnson is noticing the veteran's development. Johnson has full trust in the veteran cornerback as the battle wages on.
"He has been balling,' Johnson said, viaChicagoBears.com. "He got a lot of turnovers in the spring. I have full trust in him. He's a veteran. Long corner. Being able to stick with some of these receivers. I really like what I have seen from him."
For Wright, being waived by the Vikings last season was beyond a disappointment for him, so he's entered this season with a mindset of vengeance and relentlessness in proving he belongs. Appreciating the moments he's earned throughout training camp, Wright has shown gratitude to have his opportunity in Chicago.
"Coming off the year I had, it means a lot to be able to come out here and compete and show the work that I've put in and just be able to be out there,' Wright said. 'Being on someone's 90-man roster is an opportunity, so just coming out here and competing every day means a lot."
Now, Wright is entering a pivotal time during the preseason where he'll get the opportunity to unseat Stevenson for the CB2 job opposite Jaylon Johnson. And if Johnson isn't ready for Week 1, it feels like a safe bet that Wright will be out there.
This article originally appeared on Bears Wire: Bears' Nahshon Wright turning heads in cornerback battle
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