Bengals rookie cornerback Ceyair Wright leaves the team during the preseason to pursue an acting opportunity, according to multiple reports. Several outlets say he is pursuing a lead role in a movie and that the decision comes while he is still in the early stages of his NFL career.
Reports also describe Wright as an undrafted free agent who signed with Cincinnati after playing college football at Nebraska. CBS Sports and Yahoo Sports note that Wright previously appeared in “Space Jam: A New Legacy,” starring as LeBron James’ son. Other coverage frames the move as an acting chance he “couldn’t pass up,” emphasizing his interest in expanding his film work.
While the outlets agree on the core facts—his departure from the Bengals and the acting pursuit—they differ slightly in wording, including whether the role is described as a lead part and the timing details within the preseason.
