Wright receives AFC honor

10.15.2008

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Eric Wright's 15 seconds in the spotlight will now continue for at least seven days.

Wright was named AFC Defensive Player of the Week Wednesday, about 36 hours after his 94-yard interception return for a touchdown sealed the Browns' 35-14 win over the previously undefeated Giants.

Wright jumped in front of an Eli Manning pass near the Giants' sideline and had only Manning to beat by the time he'd reached midfield for what now stands as the fourth-longest interception return in Browns history.

Watch the play with analysis by clicking here.

A second-year player who's been a starter since he arrived as a second-round draft pick in 2007, Wright added three solo tackles, two passes defensed and one interception returned for a touchdown in the game.

Wright currently is tied for fourth in the NFL with three interceptions. In five games this season, Wright ranks third overall on the club with 25 tackles, including 21 solo, leads the team with three interceptions and is tied for first with four passes defensed.

Cleveland Browns NFL Defensive Award Winners (since 1999)

2008 DB Eric Wright - AFC Defensive Player of the Week (10/15/08)

2006 S Sean Jones - AFC Defensive Player of the Week (11/1/06)

2005 LB Andra Davis - AFC Defensive Player of the Week (11/23/05)

2004 DE Kenard Lang - AFC Defensive Player of the Week (9/12/04)

2003 DE Courtney Brown - AFC Defensive Player of the Week (10/5/03)

2002 LB Earl Holmes - AFC Defensive Player of the Week (12/29/02)

2001 DB Anthony Henry - AFC Defensive Player of the Week (11/18/01)

2000 DE Keith McKenzie - AFC Defensive Player of the Week (9/10/00)

DE Courtney Brown - AFC Defensive Player of the Week (9/17/00)