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NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / December 9

49ers release kicker Matt Gay from practice squad, make other moves

After a two-game run as their kicker, the 49ers announced that they have released Matt Gay from their practice squad. The team also parted with taxi squad quarterback Adrian Martinez.

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San Francisco 49ers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 9

49ers Make Three Practice Squad Moves, Cut K Matt Gay

The San Francisco 49ers officially made three practice squad moves on Tuesday, releasing K Matt Gay and QB Adrian Martinez and signing WR Javon Baker.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / December 9

49ers roster moves: Eddy Piñeiro set to return as San Francisco tweaks its practice squad

The San Francisco 49ers have signed wide receiver Javon Baker to the practice squad, adding depth to their receiving corps. To make room, the team released kicker Matt Gay and quarterback Adrian Martinez from the practice squad.

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San Francisco 49ers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 29

49ers Elevate K Matt Gay & LB Jalen Graham

For the second straight week, the 49ers have announced the elevation of K Matt Gay and LB Jalen Graham. Gay, 31, was drafted by the Buccaneers in the fifth round out of Utah in 2019.

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San Francisco 49ers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 24

49ers Elevate Two Players Including K Matt Gay

The San Francisco 49ers have elevated K Matt Gay and LB Jalen Graham from the practice squad to the active roster for Week 12 against the Panthers, per the NFL’s Official Transaction Wire.

NFL News / 49ers Webzone / November 20

Matt Gay on joining 49ers—the team he helped eliminate from the playoffs in 2022

On Thursday, kicker Matt Gay admitted that he didn't expect to land on an NFL roster so soon after the Washington Commanders released him. "Guys were having a good year, so I was prepared for my bye week—or Washington's bye week—which I was headed home for," Gay told reporters in the San Francisco 49ers locker room.

Washington Commanders News / Riggo's Rag / November 20

Commanders castoff instantly rockets into key role on playoff contender

The life of a kicker can be a rollercoaster in the NFL. One minute, you're being cast aside, and the next, you are presented with another massive opportunity when all hope was fading.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / November 19

49ers officially announce kicker signing, release receiver

The San Francisco 49ers officially announced the signing of kicker Matt Gay to the practice squad. NFL Network's Tom Pelissero first reported the move.

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NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 19

49ers Signing K Matt Gay

The San Francisco 49ers are signing K Matt Gay to a contract on Wednesday, according to Tom Pelissero. In a corresponding move, the team announced they’ve released WR Russell Gage, Jr.

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NFL News / 49ers Webzone / November 19

49ers signing kicker Matt Gay to replace Eddy Piñeiro

The San Francisco 49ers worked out five kickers this week as they searched for a temporary replacement for Eddy Piñeiro ahead of their Week 12 matchup against the Carolina Panthers.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / November 19

49ers work out two more kickers on Wednesday

According to Matt Barrows of The Athletic, the San Francisco 49ers worked out two additional kickers on Wednesday—Cade York and Matt Gay. The tryouts bring the team's total this week to five, following Tuesday's workouts with Tanner Brown, Anders Carlson, and John Parker Romo.

Washington Commanders News / Washington Commanders on SI / November 19

Commanders open up on decision to cut veteran starter

The Washington Commanders are switching kickers after cutting Matt Gay and signing Jake Moody. Commanders head coach Dan Quinn explained the decision to move on from Gay.

Washington Commanders News / Larry Brown Sports / November 17

Commanders cut their kicker after bad game

The Washington Commanders are in the market for a new kicker. The Commanders on Monday cut kicker Matt Gay. Gay had gone 2/4 on field goals in the team’s 16-13 overtime loss to the Miami Dolphins in Madrid in their Week 11 game on Sunday.

Washington Commanders News / Field Level Media / November 17

Commanders release PK Matt Gay

The Washington Commanders have released kicker Matt Gay, the team announced on Monday. After two solid seasons in Indianapolis, Gay, 31, was released by the Colts on April 10, 2025 and quickly signed a one-year, $4.25 million deal two weeks later with Washington.

Washington Commanders News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 17

Commanders’ Matt Gay was absolutely distraught after missing game-winning field goal vs. Dolphins

The Washington Commanders took a tough loss against the Miami Dolphins, as the game went into overtime and ultimately fell by a field goal. The Commanders had a chance to win the game at the end of regulation, but Matt Gay missed a 56-yard field goal with 15 seconds left.

Washington Commanders News / The Predictors / October 27

Commanders kicker Matt Gay ruled out for MNF

Washington Commanders kicker Matt Gay has been downgraded to out for Monday nights contest against the Kansas City Chiefs. The news comes just four hours before kickoff, and Washington has made the move to sign kicker Matthew Wright to its practive squad, and activate him to its active roster for tonights game.

Washington Commanders News / Yardbarker / August 24

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Indianapolis Colts News / Yardbarker / September 24, 2023

Colts kicker sets NFL record in win over Ravens

Indianapolis Colts kicker Matt Gay booted his team's way to victory with multiple field goals over 50 yards, including the 53-yard winner in overtime against the Baltimore Ravens. Making it all the more impressive, Gay did so in poor weather.

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