Matthew Wright
K FA
Tue 12/8/20 1:10 PM

Wright converted on his lone field-goal attempt while making two extra-point tries in Monday's 23-17 loss to Washington.
EDGE Analysis
Wright made his NFL debut Monday with Chris Boswell (hip) inactive, and the 24-year-old performed well with the opportunities he was given. Wright's status for the Steelers' Week 14 contest against Buffalo depends on Boswell's health Sunday.

Matthew Wright
K FA
Mon 12/7/20 2:06 PM

The Steelers elevated Wright to the active roster from the practice squad Monday, Missi Matthews of the Steelers' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
The transaction can be taken as an indication that Wright will serve as Pittsburgh's starting kicker for Monday's game against Washington, with Chris Boswell (hip) having been downgraded to doubtful. Wright spent training camp with the Steelers back in 2019, and it looks like he's trending toward his NFL debut.

Matthew Wright
K FA
Sun 12/6/20 12:29 PM

The Steelers are expected to elevate Wright from the practice squad to serve as their kicker Monday against Washington, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
A second-year pro out of Central Florida, Wright looks poised to make his NFL debut Week 13 after the Steelers downgraded top kicker Chris Boswell (hip) from questionable to doubtful for the contest. Wright's stint with the organization spans less than a week after he was signed to the practice squad Nov. 30, but he attended training camp with the Steelers in 2019. During his collegiate career, Wright converted 55 of 71 field-goal attempts (77.5 percent), with a long of 50 yards.

Matthew Wright
K FA
Mon 11/30/20 4:24 PM

The Steelers signed Wright to the practice squad Monday.
EDGE Analysis
The Steelers are wisely adding an emergency kicker with playoffs on the horizon. Starting kicker Chris Boswell isn't in any danger of losing his job based on his merit, but depth is essential with COVID-19 still offering uncertainty on a weekly basis. Wright hasn't played a game since entering the league as an undrafted rookie in 2019.

Matthew Wright
K FA
Sat 8/31/19 9:35 PM

Pittsburgh released Wright on Saturday, Teresa Varley of Steelers.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Despite a solid preseason showing, the rookie lost out to incumbent Chris Boswell. NFL kickers often bounce around the league, so it is possible Wright could eventually land with another team.

Matthew Wright
K FA
Fri 8/30/19 8:33 PM

Wright made two of three field goals (42, 49) and one of two extra-point kicks in Thursday night's 25-19 preseason loss to the Panthers.
EDGE Analysis
The timing for Wright's first missed kicks of the preseason couldn't have been worse, with teams trimming rosters to 53 players on Saturday. For good or bad the Steelers know what they have in Chris Boswell, but Wright had looked good until this game. Of course, the team could also wait to see what kickers become available. Whomever ultimately wins the kicking job in Pittsburgh will have decent fantasy upside.

Matthew Wright
K FA
Sat 8/10/19 4:06 PM

Wright made his only field-goal attempt (42) and both PATs in Pittsburgh's 30-28 preseason win against Tampa Bay on Friday.
EDGE Analysis
As expected, Wright alternated kicking opportunities with Chris Boswell as they compete to win the starting kicker job. With both starting the preseason without a miss, the coaching staff is likely to scrutinize every aspect of their games -- including kickoffs -- with Pittsburgh finishing 20th in the league in touchback percentage last season. Wright recorded one touchback on four kickoffs against the Buccaneers.

Matthew Wright
K FA
Tue 5/7/19 3:47 PM

Wright signed a contract with the Steelers on Monday.
EDGE Analysis
Wright is coming off a historic career at Central Florida, as he left the school holding the records for most points in a career (375) and made field goals (55). Wright will have to beat out incumbent kicker Chris Boswell to earn a spot on the team's final roster.