MATTHEW WRIGHT NEWS

Inks deal with Carolina The Panthers signed Wright to a reserve/future contract Tuesday, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.

Impact Wright spent time with the Chiefs, 49ers and Titans in 2024, converting on 15 of his 16 field-goal attempts and all six of his extra-point tries. With Eddy Pineiro set to become an unrestricted free agent this summer, Wright's signing provides Carolina with another option at kicker if the team elects to not re-sign Pineiro for the 2025 season.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Sent back to practice squad Wright reverted to Tennessee's practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Wright was elevated from the Titans' practice squad ahead of Sunday's regular-season finale against Houston with Nick Folk (abdomen) unable to play. Wright made both of his field-goal attempts -- a 35-yarder and a 38-yarder -- in the contest and didn't attempt any extra points. The veteran placekicker also saw action in two games with Kansas City and in one game with San Francisco during the campaign, finishing a collective 15-for-16 on field-goal attempts (his only miss came from 59 yards out) and 6-for-6 on point-after tries. Given his success in all three of his stops this season, Wright could be an appealing option if any playoff team needs to replace its kicker at any point during the postseason.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Playoff-bound Texans cruise to 23-14 win over the Titans, who land No. 1 draft pick

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JANUARY 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Elevated for regular-season finale The Titans elevated Wright from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Paul Kuharsky of PaulKuharsky.com reports.

Impact Wright will serve as the Titans' kicker for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Texans due to Nick Folk (abdomen) being ruled out. Wright made all three of his field-goal attempts and his only extra-point try during Tennessee's Week 17 loss to Jacksonville. Wright and Ka'imi Fairbairn will have their fair share of kicking issues as rain is expected for most, if not all, of Sunday's contest.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Sticking around in Tennessee The Titans signed Wright to the practice squad Wednesday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Wright was the starting kicker during the Titans' Week 17 loss to the Jaguars, during which he connected on all three of his field-goal attempts and his lone extra-point try. He was waived by Tennessee on Monday, but now that he's on the practice squad, he could be elevated to the active roster for Sunday's regular-season finale against Houston if Nick Folk (abdomen) is unable to play.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Titans waive kicker Matthew Wright The Tennessee Titans are parting ways with kicker Matthew Wright just days after adding him to the active roster.

DECEMBER 31, 2024 • USATODAY.COM

Dropped by Tennessee The Titans waived Wright on Monday, Jim Wyatt of the team's official site reports.

Impact Wright impressed while serving as the Titans' top kicker in the Week 17 loss to the Jaguars, converting on all three of his field-goal attempts and his lone extra-point try while filling in for the injured Nick Folk (abdomen). Folk is likely to return and serve as Tennessee's starting kicker in the Week 18 matchup against the Colts after Wright was waived Monday.

DECEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Matthew Wright Gets Titans on Board to End First Half with 39-Yard Field Goal | Game Highlights Tennessee Titans kicker Matthew Wright scores the first points of the afternoon for his team with a 39-yard field goal to end the half again...

DECEMBER 29, 2024 • TENNESSEETITANS.COM

Promoted to active roster Wright was elevated to the Titans' active roster ahead of Sunday's game in Jacksonville, Jim Wyatt of the team's official website reports.

Impact With Nick Folk (abdomen) sidelined again, and Brayden Narveson cut earlier in the week, Wright will get the Week 17 nod at kicker for Tennessee. This will be the third team he has kicked for this season. He has gone a combined 11-for-12 on field-goal attempts and 5-for-5 on extra-points in three games between the 49ers and Chiefs.

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Set to kick for Tennessee on Sunday The Titans are expected to promote Wright from the practice squad ahead of Sunday's game against the Jaguars, Paul Kuharsky of PaulKuharsky.com reports.

Impact With Nick Folk (abdomen) still injured, Wright is expected to get the Week 17 nod at kicker after Brayden Narveson was cut Monday following an uneven Week 16 showing versus Indianapolis, where he went two for two on his extra points but missed his lone field-goal attempt. Wright will kick for his third team already this season after went a combined 11 for 12 on field-goal attempts and five for five on extra-point tries in three combined games for the 49ers and Chiefs.

DECEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Titans and Jags meet for 2nd time in 4 weeks, but with QB Mason Rudolph starting for Tennessee

Tennessee and Jacksonville meet for the second time in four weeks

DECEMBER 26, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Added to Tennessee's practice squad The Titans signed Wright to the practice squad Thursday, Jim Wyatt of the team's official site reports.

Impact Wright served as the Chiefs' kicker for Week 13 and 14, and over that span he went 8-for-9 on field-goal attempts and 2-for-2 on extra-point tries. The Titans parted ways with Brayden Narveson after he kicked for Tennessee in Week 16 against Indianapolis, when he converted both of his extra-point tries but failed to connect on his lone field-goal attempt. Wright would be elevated to the active roster and serve as the Titans' kicker for Sunday's AFC South bout against the Jaguars if Nick Folk (abdomen) is not cleared to play.

DECEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Browns sit struggling kicker Dustin Hopkins, Chiefs get K Harrison Butker back after 4-game absence

The Chiefs have their regular kicker back

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chiefs get kicker Harrison Butker back, waive last week's hero Matthew Wright

With the return of star kicker Harrison Butker, the Chiefs have waived Matthew Wright, the reigning NFL Special Teams Player of the Week.

DECEMBER 14, 2024

Let go by KC The Chiefs waived Wright on Saturday.

Impact Wright's departure from Kansas City comes as a corresponding move to Harrison Butker (knee) being activated off injured reserve. Wright filled in for Butker during the final two weeks of the latter's absence and went 8-for-9 on field-goal tries, including 1-for-2 from 50-plus yards, while also converting both his extra-point attempts. Wright's overall success this season -- he also went 3-for-3 on field-goal tries earlier in the campaign in one game with the 49ers -- should make him one of the most desirable options should another organization have a sudden need for a placekicker.

DECEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Chiefs Cut Kicker As Butker Move Made Matthew Wright was the NFL Special Teams Player of the Week on Wednesday ...

DECEMBER 14, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Expected to be released Wright is expected to be released by the Chiefs on Saturday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact Harrison Butker (knee) is expected to be activated off injured reserve and kick Sunday, which would push out Wright entirely despite going 8-for-9 on FGAs in his two games with the Chiefs this season. Expect the team to formally announce both transactions at some point later Saturday.

DECEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Chiefs wide receiver Marquise Brown returns to practice following shoulder surgery

Wide receiver Marquise Brown returned to practice with the Chiefs on Friday

DECEMBER 13, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chiefs and Browns at opposite ends of NFL spectrum as they meet 4 years after tight playoff matchup

The Kansas City Chiefs and Cleveland Browns were very similar when they met in the AFC playoffs four years ago

DECEMBER 13, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mahomes, clutch Chiefs look for 13th win with road game against Browns team staggering to finish

Having already clinched a division title, the Kansas City Chiefs look to keep their lead atop the AFC when they visit the Cleveland Browns on Sunday

DECEMBER 12, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Off the couch and into the fire: Chiefs keep finding reinforcements for Super Bowl-contending roster

The best way to describe the Chiefs this season has been serendipitous

DECEMBER 12, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kicker Matthew Wright Named AFC "Special Teams Player of the Week" Wright connected on four field goals in last week’s victory, including the game-winner

DECEMBER 11, 2024 • CHIEFS.COM

In an NFL season filled with close games, no one wins more than the Chiefs

In an NFL season on pace for a record number of close games, no team has been better at pulling them out late than the two-time defending champions

DECEMBER 11, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chiefs keep winning on their final play. Are they good, or are they lucky?

One of the most charmed teams in the NFL, Kansas City won its 15th straight one-possession game on Sunday. Are the Chiefs lucky?

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Comes through in the clutch Wright made all four field-goal attempts and his lone extra-point try in Sunday's 19-17 win over the Chargers.

Impact Wright was perfect, connecting from 47, 33, and 50 yards out, before converting the game-winning 31-yard try as time expired, sealing a win for the Chiefs. The 28-year-old is now 8-for-9 on FGAs in two games with Kansas City this season and could operate as the team's kicker in Week 15 against the Browns if Harrison Butker (knee) isn't ready to return from IR.

DECEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE