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NFL News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / February 13
Former Chiefs Kicker Matthew Wright Finds New Landing Spot in NFC
A heartbreaking loss has given Kansas City a sort of "reality check" now looking towards the upcoming 2025 NFL season. With head coach Andy Reid returning for another year, there's no reason that the Chiefs can't find a way to have a comeback year and shoot for another championship.
NFL News / Steelers Now / February 12
Panthers Snap Up Well-Regarded Steelers Backup Kicker
The Pittsburgh Steelers have leaned on kicker Matthew Wright as a reliable backup to Chris Boswell multiple times since he first joined the league as a Steelers undrafted free agent in 2019, but he will not be available to them this offseason.
NFL News / Steelers Now / February 12
Panthers Sign former Steelers Kicker
The Carolina Panthers have signed former Pittsburgh Steelers kicker Matthew Wright to a reserve/future contract, the Panthers announced on Wednesday. Wright will compete with Eddy Pineiro for their starting kicker job in the offseason.
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NFL News / Tennessee Titans on SI / February 11
Panthers Sign Former Titans Kicker
The Carolina Panthers are adding a former Tennessee Titans kicker to their special teams unit as the NFL offseason gets into full swing. The Panthers announced the signing of kicker Matthew Wright to a reserve/futures contract on Tuesday, adding the one-time Super Bowl champion to the offseason roster.
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Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / February 11
Carolina Panthers sign former Chiefs player to fill need
The Carolina Panthers have plenty of holes heading into the offseason, but they actually have an under-the-radar need that no one has really discussed: kicker.
Carolina Panthers News / Panthers Wire / February 11
Panthers announce signing of familiar face on Tuesday 
The Carolina Panthers may have just added a bit of insurance behind one of their soon-to-be free agents. As announced on Tuesday afternoon, the team has signed kicker Matthew Wright to a reserve/future contract.
Tennessee Titans News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 1
Titans Re-Sign K Matthew Wright To Practice Squad
The Titans announced they have re-signed K Matthew Wright to the practice squad. He was an injury replacement this past weekend for Tennessee and made all of his kicks. Wright, 28, wound up going undrafted out of UCF back in 2019.
Tennessee Titans News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 30
Titans Cut K Matthew Wright
The Tennessee Titans announced they have cut K Matthew Wright. He was signed as an injury replacement for veteran K Nick Folk, who is apparently healthy and ready to resume his duties. Wright, 28, wound up going undrafted out of UCF back in 2019.
NFL News / Tennessee Titans on SI / December 26
Titans Sign Former Chiefs Kicker
The Tennessee Titans are in need of a kicker this week, and they have a solution put into place. According to team reporter Jim Wyatt, the Titans have signed veteran kicker Matthew Wright to the practice squad.
Tennessee Titans News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 26
Titans Make Two Practice Squad Moves
According to Jim Wyatt of the team’s website, the Titans have signed K Matthew Wright to the practice squad. In correspondence, the Titans have waived OT Kellen Diesch from the practice squad.
Kansas City Chiefs News / Pro Football Rumors / December 14
Chiefs waive Week 14 hero ahead of veteran's expected return
Over the past two weeks, he has been responsible for 26 of the Chiefs’ 38 points.
Kansas City Chiefs News / Arrowhead Pride / December 12
Chiefs’ Matthew Wright named AFC’s special teams player for Week 14
It’s the first weekly honor of the Kansas City placekicker’s NFL career. The NFL has named Kansas City Chiefs reserve placekicker Matthew Wright as its AFC special teams player of the week for Week 14 of the 2024 NFL season.
Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / December 11
Chiefs Kicker Matthew Wright Named AFC Special Teams Player of the Week for Week 14
The Kansas City Chiefs have had multiple games saved by their special teams group this season, and Week 14 was no different. Kicker Matthew Wright played a major role in Sunday's close win over the Los Angeles Chargers, nailing a game-winning field goal as time expired.
Kansas City Chiefs News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 9
Matthew Wright’s doinked Chiefs game-winner makes NFL history
The Kansas City Chiefs have made history with another game-winning field goal on the year. When the Chiefs trailed the Los Angeles Chargers by a point in the final four minutes of the Sunday Night Football matchup, there wasn’t anyone who believed that the Chiefs were over.
Kansas City Chiefs News / Athlon Sports / December 9
NFL World Reacts To Chiefs-Chargers 'Doink' Ending
The Kansas City Chiefs won their third straight game and their 12th of the season on Sunday, thanks to a walk-off field goal from kicker Matthew Wright.
Kansas City Chiefs News / A to Z Sports / December 9
Chiefs HC Andy Reid had the most relatable reaction to K Matthew Wright's game-winning doink vs. Chargers
The Kansas City Chiefs did exactly what they needed to do in the final four minutes and 35 seconds against the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 14. They got the ball with more than enough time to march down the field, milk the clock, and set up a game-winning field goal for K Matthew Wright.
NFL News / Athlon Sports / December 9
NFL Left in Disbelief Over Ending of Chiefs-Chargers
Even the NFL couldn't believe the way the Kansas City Chiefs-Los Angeles Chargers "Sunday Night Football" game ended. The Chiefs took the 19-17 win and the AFC West division title in the showdown, as kicker Matthew Wright delivered the game-winning 31-yard field goal with no time left on the clock.
NFL News / Field Level Media / December 8
Chiefs top Chargers on game-ending FG to win AFC West title
Patrick Mahomes threw for 210 yards and a touchdown, Matthew Wright made a 31-yard field goal off the left upright as time expired and the Kansas City Chiefs clinched another AFC West title with a 19-17 victory Sunday night over the visiting Los Angeles Chargers.
Kansas City Chiefs News / Yardbarker / December 8
Watch: Chiefs' magic continues as game-winning FG 'doinks' off upright
The Kansas City Chiefs are the AFC West champions for the ninth consecutive year thanks to a 19-17 win over the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday night.
San Francisco 49ers News / Pro Football Rumors / October 8
49ers add veteran to replace injured kicker Jake Moody
The 49ers look to have their temporary kicker selected.
Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steelers Now / August 26
Steelers Can’t Find Trade Partner, Release Talented Backup Kicker
The Pittsburgh Steelers released kicker Matthew Wright on Monday afternoon, the team announced. In addition to Wright, offensive lineman Anderson Hardy and defensive back Kyler McMichael were also released in the second wave of cuts by the Steelers.
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