49ers acquire troubled cornerback Wright from Buccaneers
Jul 20, 2013 at 12:15 AM
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SANTA CLARA - The 49ers on Friday traded a conditional, late-round draft pick in 2014 to Tampa Bay for cornerback Eric Wright, a talented but troubled player they briefly pursued when he was a free agent last year.Eric Wrightis acquired by the 49ers for a late-round 2014 draft pick. The veteran had 37 tackles and an interception last season for Tampa Bay.
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