This Day in Football History
2013 - Bucs trade Eric Wright to 49ers
The San Francisco 49ers acquire cornerback Eric Wright from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in exchange for a conditional pick in the 2014 NFL Draft.
The move comes one week after Wright was arrested in Los Angeles on a misdemeanor charge of driving under the influence. It also follows a rocky 2012 campaign during which Wright was suspended four games for violating the league's substance-abuse policy.
"We are pleased to add Eric to our team," 49ers general manager Trent Baalke said in a statement. "As an organization, we have done our due diligence and anticipate Eric working hard to contribute to the 49ers."
After failing a physical with the 49ers, Wright had his rights reverted back to the Bucs, who subsequently released him. He signed a one-year with the 49ers in August 2013 and went on to appear in seven games, recording seven tackles and one interception.
On June 17, 2014, Wright announced his retirement from the NFL after seven seasons.
2012 - Colts sign Andrew Luck
[Courtesy: Reuters/Shannon Stapleton]
The Indianapolis Colts sign quarterback Andrew Luck, the first overall pick of the 2012 draft, to a fully-guaranteed contract worth $22.1 million over four years.
As is the case with all first-round picks, Luck's deal includes a fifth-year team option.
12 is officially signed!!!!!! http://t.co/Xyya7Fj2 pic.twitter.com/Re8A3lzf
— Jim Irsay (@JimIrsay) July 19, 2012
In his first NFL season, Luck completed 339-of-627 passes for 4,374 yards - a rookie record - and 23 touchdowns.
Birthdays
1932 - J.D. Smith
1943 - Jerry Smith
1968 - LeRoy Butler
1976 - Todd Washington
1986 - Evan Dietrich-Smith
1987 - Jerraud Powers
1988 - Dontay Moch
1988 - Kyle Williams
1988 - Trent Williams
1989 - Darius Fleming
1989 - Jonte Green
1990 - Chase Ford