Wide receiver Jarius Wright had his moments with the Vikings.
He earned the nickname “Mr. Third Down,” Stefon Diggs told the Pioneer Press’ Chris Tomasson, because he was so good at converting when the Vikings really had to push the sticks.
Also according to the Pioneer Press’ Chris Tomasson, the Vikings contacted Wright about a possible return to the team. However, there is a “low chance” of Wright returning to the Vikings, per Tomasson.
A source said the #Vikings have had contact with the camp of free-agent WR Jarius Wright but that there is a "low chance" of Wright returning to the Vikings. He played with them from 2012-17 before being released. He spent the past two seasons with Carolina before being released.
— Chris Tomasson (@christomasson) March 30, 2020
Wright would be a solid addition to Minnesota, considering Diggs has been reportedly traded to the Bills, so now wide receiver depth becomes crucial. However, the Vikings don’t need to make Wright priority No. 1, because he wouldn’t be able to fully replace Diggs’ production, and the Vikings have 12 draft picks in this year’s draft.
One of those picks could be a wide receiver in the earlier rounds, who could come in and replace Diggs. That said, it might be a committee of wide receivers who are vying for that second wide receiver spot. Why not bring back Wright if it doesn’t break the bank?