Browns’ Wright returns to practice after car accident

CLEVELAND (AP) — Browns cornerback Eric Wright was back at practice hours after flipping his car on a wet highway entrance ramp. He may play Sunday against Green Bay.

Wright rolled his car early Friday when his vehicle slid on wet pavement. He was examined and released at MetroHealth Medical Center in Cleveland. The Browns sent him for more tests and Wright was back at the team’s training facility in Berea in time for practice.

Coach Eric Mangini was hopeful Wright would be able to play in Sunday’s home game against the Packers.

Wright rode a stationary bike during the 30-minute period he was observed by reporters. The Browns listed him as questionable for Sunday with a shoulder injury.

Wright felt fortunate to have escaped the wreck in pretty good shape.

“It was a blessing that I came out period, really,” said Wright, who was helped out through the car’s blown-out back window by a trucker. “It puts a lot of stuff in perspective for me and it’s definitely a huge event in my life at this point. Luckily, I’m here.”

Wright, 24, said it was his first accident.

“I’m not the oldest guy, but I’ve been driving for a while,” he said after practice. “To have an accident like that, first time around it’s really scary.”

Mangini spoke with Wright before practice.

“I’m really happy he’s safe,” said Mangini.

Police said Wright’s accident happened at 2:10 a.m. Mangini did not take issue with Wright being out at that time.

“I wouldn’t necessarily be out at 2:10 in the morning, but we don’t have curfew year-round,” Mangini said. “I’d rather everybody be home, but guys do go out. You don’t want to see anybody in a bad accident or any situation like that. I much prefer that guys were in, but it’s a personal decision.”

Police did not ticket Wright for the crash. They said he was entering Interstate 490 from Interstate 77 east of downtown when he lost control. His car sustained substantial damage and was towed.