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On YouTubeWashington Commanders News / Sporting News / October 27
Who is Commanders kicker? Why Matthew Wright is filling in for Matt Gay 
The Commanders are enlisting a new face to start at kicker in Week 8 after Matt Gay was ruled out with a back injury.
Washington Commanders News / Sporting News / October 27
Why Commanders have a new kicker for Monday Night Football, not Matt Gay
Washington needed to make a change.
Washington Commanders News / Sporting News / October 27
Why Commanders, Matt Gay may be facing a kicker nightmare for Monday Night Football
Washington is taking an odd approach here.
The 'NFL passer rating leaders' quiz
How many of the NFL's yearly leaders in passer rating in the Super Bowl era (since 1966) can you name in seven minutes?
Washington Commanders News / Hogs Haven / October 25
Commanders vs Chiefs Saturday Injury Report: Matt Gay is questionable with a back injury
The Washington Commanders held their final practice of the week today before they travel to Missouri for a Monday Night Football game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
32 notable NFL QBs who were acquired well into the season
It's uncommon, but not unheard of, for notable QBs to change teams -- via trade, free agency, or waiver claim -- at the 11th hour or during a season. Here are the top instances of QBs relocating late and making an impact that season.
Washington Commanders News / Riggo's Rag / September 29
Commanders' biggest positive from Week 4 disaster is painfully obvious
There were very few positives to take from the Washington Commanders' disastrous Week 4 road loss against the Atlanta Falcons. But there were a couple of shining lights amid the doom and gloom.
Washington Commanders News / Riggo's Rag / September 21
Commanders' frustration boiling over with veteran after mistakes pile up
The Washington Commanders, not for the first time, have a kicking problem. Matt Gay was supposed to be the answer. The veteran was acquired this offseason after being released by the Indianapolis Colts.
NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 12
Commanders most to blame for convincing Week 2 loss to Packers
It might be easy to throw blame at Washington Commanders kicker Matt Gay. Or it might be easy to say the team succumbed to the Packers’ fierce pass rush.
Washington Commanders News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 12
Commanders kicker Matt Gay takes responsibility for TNF loss after brutal night
The Washington Commanders dropped to 1-1 after their Thursday Night Football loss to the Green Bay Packers, and kicker Matt Gay made no excuses for his role in the defeat.
Washington Commanders News / Sporting News / September 10
Who is the Commanders' kicker? Why Washington signed former soccer star Matt Gay for 2025 season
Washington needed to solve this position.
NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / August 26
Dolphins work out multiple kickers after Jason Sanders injury
The Dolphins are hosting some experienced kickers as they aim to find the best fill-in option for the injured Jason Sanders. In addition to meeting with Eddy Pineiro, Miami auditioned Greg Zuerlein, Riley Patterson and Zane Gonzalez, per the Miami Herald’s Barry Jackson.
2026 first-round NFL mock draft: Three QBs in the top 10
With the month of September in the books, both the top college prospects and 2026 NFL draft order are coming into focus. Here's a look at our latest first-round NFL mock draft as of October 13, 2025.
Washington Commanders News / A to Z Sports / August 25
The Washington Commanders can avoid disaster if they act fast and steal one of these two kickers they loved in the draft
The kicking situation has been a mess for a while now for the Washington Commanders, and the preseason didn't help any at all. We all thought that special
Washington Commanders News / Yardbarker / August 24
Commanders flaw exposed in blowout preseason loss to Ravens
The Washington Commanders have a potentially significant problem on special teams.
Washington Commanders News / A to Z Sports / August 9
One of the biggest concerns for the Washington Commanders looks to still be relevant after first showing in the preseason
The Washington Commanders are still dealing with a roller coaster ride with one of the most important positions on the team when it comes to close situations and winning games.
Washington Commanders News / Riggo's Rag / August 7
Commanders' camp MVP is staring them in the face (but it's not who you think)
Nobody cares about kickers until they have to. The Washington Commanders learned this lesson the hard way last season, aside from a memorable (and brief) run from Austin Seibert.
Indianapolis Colts News / Stampede Blue / July 22
Colts Training Camp Battles: K
Gone is Matt Gay from the Colts roster, meaning the team now turns to two young kickers to try to earn the starting job. Can either turn into the long-term answer the Colts have searched for years for post-Vinatieri.
NFL News / Field Level Media / April 29
Reports: Commanders sign K Matt Gay, release Zane Gonzalez
The Washington Commanders are signing Matt Gay to a one-year deal and releasing fellow kicker Zane Gonzalez, multiple outlets reported Tuesday. Gay's contract is worth up to $5 million with $4.35 million guaranteed, the most guaranteed money in NFL history for a kicker on a one-year deal, per NFL Network.
NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / April 29
Commanders Signing K Matt Gay To One-Year, $4.25M Deal
NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reports the Commanders are signing former Colts K Matt Gay to a one-year deal. Pelissero adds the deal is worth $4.25 million, fully guaranteed, which is the most fully guaranteed money for a kicker on a one-year deal in NFL history. In correspondence, Pelissero mentions the Commanders are releasing K Zane Gonzalez.
Indianapolis Colts News / Pro Football Rumors / April 10
Colts release K Matt Gay
Matt Gay‘s time with the Colts has come to an end. The veteran kicker was released on Thursday, per a team announcement. After a successful three-year stint with the Rams, Gay joined the Colts in free agency in March 2023.
Indianapolis Colts News / NFLTradeRumors.co / April 10
Colts Announce They Cut K Matt Gay
The Indianapolis Colts announced on Thursday they have released veteran K Matt Gay. The team signed him to a major free agent contract (for a kicker) just two years ago.
Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / October 1, 2024
Colts Matt Gay Dishes on Kicking Struggles | 'I've Got to Make Those'
Matt Gay was signed by the Indianapolis Colts in the spring of 2023 to resolve the team's long-standing kicking issues. The Colts had tried multiple kickers over the previous few seasons since Adam Vinatieri retired.
Indianapolis Colts News / Pro Football Rumors / September 4, 2024
Colts in danger of being without key player for Week 1
He underwent hernia surgery and is uncertain if he’ll suit up on Sunday.
Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / August 18, 2024
Should Matt Gay's Preseason Woes be a Concern for the Colts?
The Indianapolis Colts have rested most of the team's starters in the 2024 NFL preseason. The exception? Matt Gay, the second-highest-paid kicker in the league.
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.
Los Angeles Rams News / Yardbarker / April 7, 2023
Best, worst offseason moves for L.A. Rams
The 2023 NFL Draft will be held in Kansas City from April 27-29, and salary cap restraints have prevented the Rams from doing much until then. Here’s the best and worst of what they've done so far.
NFL News / Yardbarker / January 23, 2022
Watch: Rams' Matt Gay kicks game-winning field goal in wild playoff victory over Buccaneers
The Rams advanced to the NFC Championship Game thanks to a walk-off game-winning field goal.
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