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Bengals cornerback Ceyair Wright leaves team for acting opportunity

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 10:52 PM

Last updated Aug 15, 2026

Bengals cornerback Ceyair Wright leaves team for acting opportunity

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Cincinnati Bengals rookie cornerback Ceyair Wright has left the team to pursue an acting role. He received an offer for a lead part in a significant film, with filming expected to conclude in late October. Wright, who has a background in acting, will be placed on the exempt/left squad list and can return to football following his filming commitments. The Bengals signed Matthew McDoom to fill the roster spot left by Wright. This unusual situation allows for Wright's potential return later in the NFL season.

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•Ceyair Wright left the Bengals on August 15, 2026.
•He accepted a lead role in a major film project.
•Wright has prior acting experience, including roles in 'Space Jam: A New Legacy.'
•He is placed on the exempt/left squad list, not counting against the roster.
•Matthew McDoom was signed by the Bengals to fill Wright's position.

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10:52 PMYahoo Sports — NFL Player Steps Away to Pursue Hollywood Acting Opportunity

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The Cincinnati Bengals have temporarily lost a rookie defensive backs to Hollywood, although his football career is starting to bloom.Cornerback Ceyair Wright left the Bengals on Saturday after receiving an acting opportunity that was difficult to turn down.KPRC 2 Houston’s Aaron Wilson reported that Wright was offered a lead role in a “big movie,” with […] The post NFL Player Steps Away to Pursue Hollywood Acting Opportunity appeared first on HEAVY.
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Yahoo SportsAug 15, 2026, 10:52 PM
NFL Player Steps Away to Pursue Hollywood Acting Opportunity
The Cincinnati Bengals have temporarily lost a rookie defensive backs to Hollywood, although his football career is starting to bloom.Cornerback Ceyair Wright left the Bengals on Saturday after receiving an acting opportunity that was difficult to turn down.KPRC 2 Houston’s Aaron Wilson reported that Wright was offered a lead role in a “big movie,” with […] The post NFL Player Steps Away to Pursue Hollywood Acting Opportunity appeared first on HEAVY.

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