During the 1968 offseason, Wright was traded along with linebacker Tommy Crutcher to the New York Giants in exchange for offensive tackle Francis Peay. Wright played for the Giants, Washington, Chicago Bears and St. Louis Cardinals over the next five seasons to finish out his career.

A former Alabama offensive lineman who was the model for the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award trophy has passed away.

Steve Wright, the offensive lineman used as the model for the Walter Payton Man of the Year trophy, died at 82 on Sunday, the Green Bay Packers announced Tuesday.