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Titans to pick up Wright’s option

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April 23, 2015 at 2:16 pm.

Dec 18, 2014; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Tennessee Titans receiver Kendall Wright (13) catches a pass against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Field. Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

The Tennessee Titans will pick up the fifth-year option on wide receiver Kendall Wright’s rookie contract, per the Tennessean.

Teams have until May 3 to exercise the 2016 options on players selected in the first round of the 2012 NFL Draft, but the Titans are prepared to pick up the $7.3 million option on Wright’s contract. After catching 94 passes for 1,079 yards in 2013, his production dipped to 57 receptions for 715 yards and six touchdowns last season while the Titans experienced very inconsistent quarterback play.

Wright, the 20th overall pick in 2012, signed a four-year, $8.2 million rookie deal.

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