Bengals rookie Ceyair Wright leaves team for acting role
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 3:30 PM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
Ceyair Wright has left the Cincinnati Bengals during training camp to pursue acting opportunities. The team has placed him on the exempt/left squad list, which allows them roster flexibility. Bengals head coach Zac Taylor revealed that Wright received an offer for a lead role in an unspecified project. Wright, known for his role as LeBron James' son in 'Space Jam: A New Legacy,' plans to continue his football career alongside his acting pursuits. The project is expected to wrap up by late October.
- •Ceyair Wright is on the exempt/left squad list.
- •Wright is known for acting in 'Space Jam: A New Legacy.'
- •He received a lead acting role offer.
- •Filming is set to conclude in late October.
- •Wright intends to continue playing football.
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