Veteran defensive lineman Gabe Wright was waived by the Dolphins on Tuesday, one day after he charged at and blindsided Kenyan Drake while the running back’s helmet was off.
Dolphins letting DT Gabe Wright go after he punched RB Kenyan Drake at practice, per @schadjoe https://t.co/MOKbgOaeKB pic.twitter.com/jajizvu4Qy
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) August 14, 2018
The incident occurred toward the end of a fight involving multiple players during Monday’s practice. It was one of several incidents during a particularly physical and testy session.
An angry Drake tossed Wright’s helmet to the sideline after the skirmish. Drake did not appear to be injured during the fight.
Dolphins officially waive veteran DL Gabe Wright after he charged at and blindsided Kenyan Drake with a hit while the RB’s helmet was off. This occurred during a mid-practice fight on Monday. Wright wasn’t likely to make the team. Poor decision made worse by who he hit.
— Cameron Wolfe (@CameronWolfe) August 14, 2018
Dolphins defensive coordinator Matt Burke wasn’t happy with the fights, saying that perceived intensity can be “sometimes misplaced.”
“It’s got to be within the context of doing what we’re asking you to do and executing the scheme too,” Burke said. “Just coming out here, being a jackass and running around, that doesn’t help us either.”
Wow man…fists were flying. Gabe Wright came and punched Kenyan Drake in the face. Gase is not going to like this. pic.twitter.com/DXl60gH2im
— Luis D. Sung (@LuisDSung) August 13, 2018
Wright, a 2015 fourth-round pick of the Lions, was running with the third team and appeared unlikely to make the roster. He spent most of 2017 on the Dolphins’ practice squad. You need to know who you can and can’t mess with. There’s a hierarchy on the field.