Matthew Wright K FA Mon 9/27/21 5:02 PM
Matthew Wright
K FA
The Jaguars signed Wright to their practice squad Monday.
EDGE Analysis
Wright was with the Lions during training camp, but he was waived in favor of Zane Gonzalez. Josh Lambo, Jacksonville's current kicker, has had a rough start to the season. He has missed all three of this field-goal attempts (two of which were beyond 50 yards) this year, and he missed two extra points during Sunday's loss to the Cardinals. Wright may be looking at an elevation if Lambo continues to struggle.
Matthew Wright K FA Tue 8/10/21 5:19 PM
Matthew Wright
K FA
Wright was waived by the Lions on Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
Wright inked a reserve/future contract with the Lions in January but will be let go after opening camp with the team. Zane Gonzalez was signed in a corresponding move to compete with Randy Bullock.
Matthew Wright K FA Fri 1/22/21 11:05 AM
Matthew Wright
K FA
Detroit signed Wright to a reserve/future contract Friday, Kyle Meinke of MLive.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Wright appeared in three games with the Steelers in 2020, starting place of Chris Boswell while the latter dealt with a groin injury. In that span, Wright converted all four of his field-goal tries and all seven extra-point attempts. Matt Prater is set to hit free agency this offseason.
Matthew Wright K FA Tue 1/5/21 3:46 PM
Matthew Wright
K FA
Wright reverted to the Steelers' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.
EDGE Analysis
Wright played the last two games in place of Chris Boswell (groin). In that stretch, Wright connected on all three field-goal attempts and all five extra-point tries. If Boswell's healthy, he'll be the Steelers' starting kicker in Sunday's wild-card game against the Browns. Otherwise, Wright will get the nod again.
Matthew Wright K FA Mon 1/4/21 3:15 PM
Matthew Wright
K FA
Wright converted on all three of his field-goal attempts while also making his lone extra-point try in Sunday's 24-22 loss to the Browns.
EDGE Analysis
Wright filled in for Chris Boswell (groin) once again Sunday, and he was perfect on four kicks during the regular-season finale. Boswell will likely handle the kicking duties in the playoffs as he's healthy, but Wright could have the chance to compete for a starting role with a team in 2021 given his performance over the past several weeks.
Matthew Wright K FA Sat 1/2/21 5:44 PM
Matthew Wright
K FA
Wright was elevated to the Steelers' active roster Saturday, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Wright made his second appearance of the season in Week 16 against the Colts, making all four of his extra-point attempts in the process. He'll be the Steelers' kicker again in Week 17 with Chris Boswell (groin) still sidelined.
Matthew Wright K FA Mon 12/28/20 8:43 PM
Matthew Wright
K FA
Wright reverted to the Steelers' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.
EDGE Analysis
Wright converted on all four of his point-after tries during Sunday's win over Indianapolis, though he was not afforded a field-goal attempt in the contest. The 24-year-old has been reliable over two appearances this season, knocking down all six of his PATs while draining his lone field-goal try of 37 yards Week 13 against Washington. As Chris Boswell continues to deal with a groin injury, there remains a chance of Wright being activated for Pittsburgh's regular-season finale at Cleveland.
Matthew Wright K FA Mon 12/28/20 2:42 PM
Matthew Wright
K FA
Wright didn't attempt any field goals but converted on all four of his extra-point tries in Sunday's 28-24 win over the Colts.
EDGE Analysis
Wright was filling in for Chris Boswell (groin) for the second time this season, and he was perfect on his four kicks during the comeback win. The UCF product has been effective when needed during limited action this year, but he should return to the practice squad if Boswell is healthy enough to play against the Browns in Week 17.
Matthew Wright K FA Sat 12/26/20 4:09 PM
Matthew Wright
K FA
Pittsburgh elevated Wright to the active roster Saturday.
EDGE Analysis
Chris Boswell has been ruled out ahead of Week 16 because of a groin injury, aligning the 24-year-old Wright for his second NFL appearance. The UCF product went 2-for-2 on extra points while converting his lone field-goal try of 37 yards during a Week 13 loss to Washington.
Matthew Wright K FA Tue 12/8/20 11:50 PM
Matthew Wright
K FA
Wright reverted from Pittsburgh's active roster to the practice squad Tuesday, per the NFL's official transaction log.
EDGE Analysis
The 24-year-old was perfect in his debut Monday against Washington, making his lone field-goal attempt and both PATs during the loss. The availability of Chris Boswell (hip) will determine whether Wright receives another chance to kick Week 14.