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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

Bengals rookie Ceyair Wright leaves team for acting role
Summary

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.

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  • •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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