Matthew Wright K FA Wed 11/19/25 5:48 PM
Matthew Wright
K FA
The Texans have waived Wright.
EDGE Analysis
Wright connected on all four of his field-goal attempts and both of his extra-point tries over the Texans' last two games while filling in for Ka'imi Fairbairn. After being listed as a full practice participant in Wednesday's walk-through, however, Fairbairn doesn't carry an injury designation for Thursday night's game against the Bills, a context that has prompted Houston to let Wright go.
Matthew Wright K FA Sun 11/16/25 9:40 PM
Matthew Wright
K FA
Wright went 3-for-3 on field-goal attempts and made his only PAT in Sunday's 16-13 win over the Titans.
EDGE Analysis
Wright made a 41-yard field goal in the third quarter before later adding a 43-yard make with 11:59 left in the fourth. He was then tasked with attempting a potential game-winning kick from 35 yards as time expired in regulation, nailing the kick for his third make of the day. Wright has now gone 4-for-4 on field-goal tries while making two starts with the Texans in place of Ka'imi Fairbairn (quadriceps), and he could draw another start against the Bills on Thursday Night Football in Week 12.
Matthew Wright K FA Thu 11/13/25 3:08 PM
Matthew Wright
K FA
Wright will start Sunday's game against the Titans with Ka'imi Fairbairn (quadriceps) having been ruled out on Thursday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
EDGE Analysis
Houston signed Wright to the active roster after Fairbairn suffered his quad injury Week 9, signaling that the team anticipated needing a multi-game fill-in. In his team debut versus the Jaguars in Week 10, Wright converted his only field-goal attempt and his lone extra-point try. He'll work to remain accurate on the road against Tennessee.
Matthew Wright K FA Sun 11/9/25 6:36 PM
Matthew Wright
K FA
Wright made his only field-goal attempt and his lone extra-point try during the Texans' 36-29 win over the Jaguars on Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
It was a quiet Texans debut for Wright, who connected on a 23-yard chip shot in the second quarter in what was ultimately his only field-goal attempt of the game. He was signed to Houston's active roster Saturday, and he will serve as the team's starting kicker in Week 11 against the Titans on Sunday, Nov. 16 if Ka'imi Fairbairn (quadriceps) is not cleared to play.
Matthew Wright K FA Sat 11/8/25 4:29 PM
Matthew Wright
K FA
The Texans signed Wright from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday.
EDGE Analysis
The move means Wright will serve as the Texans' starting placekicker against the Jaguars on Sunday due to the absence of Ka'imi Fairbairn (quadriceps). Wright has appeared in two regular-season games in 2025 between the Titans and Commanders, and he has connected on 87.5 percent of his field goals on 64 attempts during his six-year NFL career. Davis Mills will serve as the Texans' starting quarterback in Week 10 in the absence of C.J. Stroud (concussion), so Wright could have more field-goal opportunities assuming Houston's offense stalls out more often in opposing territory and the red zone.
Matthew Wright K FA Fri 11/7/25 8:14 AM
Matthew Wright
K FA
Wright is expected to replace the injured Ka'imi Fairbairn (quadriceps) as Houston's placekicker for Sunday's game against the Jaguars, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
EDGE Analysis
Wilson goes as far to say that Fairbairn, who leads NFL kickers with 25 field-goal attempts, has been ruled out Week 10, but the Texans have not yet confirmed that. If he replaces Fairbairn, Wright steps into a friendly situation for a kicker, as Houston's offense ranks last in the NFL in converting red-zone appearances into touchdowns.
Matthew Wright K FA Wed 11/5/25 12:25 PM
Matthew Wright
K FA
The Texans signed Wright to their practice squad Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
The veteran from UCF has already kicked for the Titans and Commanders this season, converting on his lone field-goal and extra-point attempts across two games. With Ka'imi Fairbairn (lower body) dealing with an injury, Wright could be elevated to the Texans' active roster to handle placekicking duties in the team's Week 10 matchup against the Jaguars on Sunday.
Matthew Wright K FA Tue 10/28/25 4:11 PM
Matthew Wright
K FA
The Commanders released Wright from their practice squad Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
Wright was elevated from the practice squad to handle kicking duties for the Commanders in Monday's 28-7 loss to the Chiefs. Though he connected on his only kick of the game -- an extra-point try late in the second quarter -- Wright will end up parting ways with the organization one day later. Wright's release likely signals that Matt Gay (back) will be ready to serve as the Commanders' placekicker in their Week 9 matchup with the Seahawks.
Matthew Wright K FA Mon 10/27/25 11:41 PM
Matthew Wright
K FA
Wright did not attempt a field goal and made his only extra-point try in Monday night's 28-7 loss to the Chiefs.
EDGE Analysis
Wright was elevated from the practice squad to start in place of Matt Gay (back) in Week 8, but he ultimately wasn't overly busy in the defeat. The kicker has now made two spot starts with the Titans and Commanders this season, making his only field-goal attempt while going 2-for-2 on PATs. If Gay is unavailable for Washington's Week 9 matchup with the Seahawks, Wright would likely be elevated again.
Matthew Wright K FA Mon 10/27/25 4:10 PM
Matthew Wright
K FA
Washington signed Wright to the practice squad Monday and elevated him to the active roster to handle placekicking duties in place of Matt Gay (back) versus the Chiefs.
EDGE Analysis
Wright, who made a start for the Titans in Week 6 but was then cut from Tennessee's practice squad on Oct. 17, now will hold down the fort at kicker for the Commanders for at least one game. He was perfect in limited action for the Titans, converting his only field-goal try and his lone extra-point attempt. If Gay's injury keeps him sidelined more than one contest, Wright could get another chance to kick Week 9 versus Seattle.