Major Wright, Buccaneers Agree to New Contract: Latest Details and Reaction

Veteran safety Major Wright won't be hitting the free-agent market this offseason. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers reportedly agreed to a deal with Wright on Saturday evening, per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. 

Yahoo Sports' Rand Getlin reported it's a two-year deal worth as much as $4.5 million with the first year fully guaranteed.

The 26-year-old didn't have a great debut season in Tampa. He played in only 12 games. A rib injury forcing him to go on the injured reserve list in December. That rib injury and a separate shoulder issue limited his time on the field in the second half of the year before he eventually went on IR.

Wright's 51 tackles were his lowest output since his rookie season, during which he appeared in 11 games for the Chicago Bears and didn't make a single start. Also, for the first time since 2010, Wright failed to record an interception.

Because of his up-and-down 2014, it's doubtful that Wright would've commanded a ton of attention had he hit the open market. Greg Auman of the Tampa Bay Times doesn't see Wright occupying a vital role for the Bucs in 2015:

Fox Sports' Mike Garafolo wonders whether Dashon Goldson has a future in Tampa, though, which could open up a larger role for Wright:

Although Wright might not be an optimal choice to start in the secondary for the Buccaneers, he proved with the Bears that he can hold his own if push comes to shove. Between 2011 and 2013, he intercepted nine passes and defended another 17.

At the very least, re-signing Wright adds depth to the Bucs defense, and that's never a bad thing.