MATTHEW WRIGHT NEWS

Let go by 49ers The 49ers waived Wright (shoulder) from injured reserve Friday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Wright served as the 49ers' kicker in Week 6 against the Seahawks while Jake Moody (ankle) was sidelined. However, Wright suffered shoulder and back injuries during that game, and he was placed on injured reserve prior to San Francisco's Week 7 contest. Once Wright has recovered from his injuries, he'll look to catch on with a team in need of kicking depth, likely on the practice squad.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Officially placed on IR The 49ers placed Wright (shoulder/back) on injured reserve Saturday, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact Wright injured his shoulder and back in Week 6 against the Seahawks as he stepped in as the starting placekicker for Jake Moody (ankle). Anders Carlson was elevated from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, and he is expected to be the 49ers' placekicker for as long as Wright and Moody are sidelined. Wright must miss at least the next four games, and the earliest he could return is Week 12 against the Packers on Nov. 24.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Out Sunday, likely going to IR Wright (shoulder/back) has been ruled out for Sunday's game versus the Chiefs.

Impact Working in place of Jake Moody (ankle) in Week 6 at Seattle, Wright emerged from the game with shoulder and back injuries that didn't allow him to practice Wednesday through Friday. Per Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle, the 49ers are expected to place Wright on injured reserve Saturday and subsequently elevate Anders Carlson from the practice squad. Considering Moody is expected to be out about one month, Carlson presumably will get a few chances to serve as the 49ers' regular placekicker.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Misses practice Thursday Wright (shoulder/back) did not participate at the 49ers' practice Thursday.

Impact Wright was forced to miss a second straight practice to open the week as he tends to shoulder and back injuries. The kicker injured himself making a tackle in San Francisco's win over the Seahawks in Week 6 and his availability for Week 7 is now in question. Wright will look to return to practice Friday, but if he can't go Sunday against Kansas City, Anders Carlson will likely be elevated to the active roster in his place. Typical starter Jake Moody (ankle) was also unavailable for Thursday's session and seems unlikely to go in Week 7.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't practice Wednesday Wright (shoulder) was held out of practice Wednesday.

Impact Wright injured his shoulder while making a tackle late in last Thursday's win over Seattle. An MRI returned negative, and early indications were that the UCF product would be be able to avoid missing any time, but his DNP to begin the practice week casts at least a little doubt on that expectation. Jake Moody -- who is the 49ers' primary kicker when healthy -- is still recovering from a high-ankle sprain and isn't likely to be ready to return Sunday against Kansas City. San Francisco has former Packer Anders Carlson on the practice squad in case neither Moody nor Wright is able to play Week 7.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Should be good for Week 7 Wright is expected to serve as the 49ers' placekicker on Sunday, Oct. 20 against the Chiefs after an MRI on his shoulder was returned negative Friday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports...

Impact Wright got hurt while attempting to tackle Seahawks returner Dee Williams on a kickoff late in the fourth quarter of Thursday's 36-24 win. He was spotted getting examined by a member of the 49ers' staff afterward, but the nature of the injury wasn't known until coach Kyle Shanahan spoke to the media Friday, when he told Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com that Wright dislocated his shoulder. Wright likely will focus on rehab versus practice in advance of the Week 7 showdown with the Chiefs, but the 49ers seemingly aren't in the market for a third kicker in three games after Jake Moody suffered a high-ankle sprain Week 5.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Hurts shoulder in SF debut Wright dislocated his shoulder during Thursday's 36-24 win over the Seahawks and is awaiting an MRI on the injury, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Wright suffered the injury while making a tackle late in the game. Prior to that, he was effective filling in for Jake Moody (ankle), converting all three of his field-goal attempts and adding three successful PAT tries. If Wright's unable to recover before the 49ers host the Chiefs on Oct. 20, San Francisco would have to turn to its third kicker in three games.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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OCTOBER 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

New kicker in Bay Area Wright agreed to a contract with the 49ers on Tuesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact One of five kickers who worked out for the 49ers on Monday, Wright emerged as the winner of the competition to replace Jake Moody, who is likely to miss at least Thursday's game against the Seahawks due to a high-ankle sprain. Wright has seen NFL action in each of the last four seasons across stops with Pittsburgh, Jacksonville, Kansas City and Carolina, converting 40 of 47 field-goal attempts (85.1 percent) with a career long of 59 yards. San Francisco's offense ranks second in the NFL in yards per game (407.4), so Wright could represent a usable fantasy option for the duration of Moody's absence.

OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

New kicker in Bay Area Wright agreed to a contract with the 49ers on Tuesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact One of five kickers who worked out of the 49ers on Monday, Wright emerged as the winner in the competition to replace Jake Moody, who is likely to miss at least Thursday's game against the Seahawks due to a high-ankle sprain. Wright has seen NFL action in each of the last four seasons across stops with the Steelers, Jaguars, Chiefs and Panthers, converting 40 of 47 field-goal attempts (85.1 percent) with a career long of 59 yards. While he's tied to a San Francisco offense that ranks second in the NFL in yards per game (407.4), Wright could represent a usable fantasy option for the duration of Moody's absence.

OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Time up in Pittsburgh The Steelers released Wright on Monday, Teresa Varley of the team's official site reports.

Impact Wright has logged previous stints with Pittsburgh, as well as a number of other NFL teams, but he was never a true candidate to beat our Chris Boswell for a spot on the Steelers' 53-man roster. He could be a candidate to resurface on Pittsburgh's practice squad if he doesn't find a role elsewhere.

AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE

Steelers Continue Roster Cuts with K Matthew Wright, 2 Others The Pittsburgh Steelers continue their efforts to chop the roster to 53 before the deadline of Tuesday at 4 p.m.

AUGUST 26 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

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MAY 2 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Set to kick today Wright is active Sunday against the Buccaneers.

Impact Wright will get the nod today as Carolina's kicker while Eddy Pineiro continues to tend to a hamstring injury. The former last kicked with the Steelers in 2022, suiting up four times and making 12 of 14 field-goal attempts.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Joins Panthers' practice squad The Panthers signed Wright to their practice squad Tuesday, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.

Impact Carolina is bringing in a kicker after current option Eddy Pineiro was unable to play this past Sunday at Jacksonville due to a tight hamstring that he suffered during pregame warmups. Wright spent most of August with the Panthers before getting cut as a part of roster reduction after the preseason, and since then he's spent time on the 49ers', Falcons' and Patriots' practice squads. If the team ends up needing his services Sunday against the Buccaneers, it'll mark his first action of the campaign after connecting on 15 of 18 field-goal attempts and all 15 point-after tries in six appearances between the Steelers and Chiefs last season.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Signing with New England Wright is expected to be signed to the Patriots' practice squad, Doug Kyed of the Boston Herald reports.

Impact Wright could be a possibility to compete with Chad Ryland as New England's starting kicker, though nothing is set in stone yet. The 27-year-old was let go from Atlanta's practice squad Tuesday and may have a new home with the Patriots. Wright appeared in six games between the Chiefs and the Steelers in 2022, going 12-for-14 on field-goal attempts.

NOVEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

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

Impact Wright was brought up from the practice squad ahead of Saturday's game against the Raiders to serve as Kansas City's emergency kicker behind starter Harrison Butker, who was considered questionable to play with a back issue. However, with Butker available, the practice-squad kicker was ultimately ruled inactive pregame. Wright could be elevated again if Butker's health status either worsens or remains the same heading into the Chiefs' first playoff game during the divisional round of the playoffs.

JANUARY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Inactive Saturday Wright (coach's decision) will not play Saturday against the Raiders, Matt Derrick of ChiefsDigest.com reports.

Impact Harrison Butker is good to go, making Wright -- who was elevated from the practice squad Friday -- an unneeded luxury Saturday. It's entirely possible the team may have to follow the same cadence next week depending on how Butker's back is feeling after Week 18 action.

JANUARY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Added to roster, could kick Week 18 The Chiefs elevated Wright from the practice squad Friday, Matt Derrick of ChiefsDigest.com reports.

Impact The fact that Kansas City is using one of its two allotted practice-squad elevations on Wright signals that Harrison Butker (back) -- who is listed as questionable -- may not play Saturday against the Raiders. If Butker is placed on the inactive list ahead of Saturday's 4:30 p.m. ET kickoff, Wright would step in to handle kicking duties for Kansas City. For fantasy leagues still playing out Week 18 that include a kicker spot, Wright could be worthy of a pickup, given that he'll be tied to one of the NFL's most prolific offenses. Moreover, unlike several teams playing this week, the Chiefs have something to play for, as a win over the Raiders or a Bills loss to the Patriots would lock Kansas City in as the No. 1 seed in the AFC playoffs.

JANUARY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back with Chiefs' practice squad The Chiefs signed Wright to their practice squad Friday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.

Impact With Harrison Butker currently listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Raiders due to a back issue, Wright will now provide additional kicking depth just in case the latter won't be available in Week 18. The 26-year-old appeared in two games for Kansas City earlier this year, converting three of his four field-goal attempts and all eight extra-point tries in that span. Wright then kicked for Pittsburgh across four games later in the season and went 12-for-14 on field-goal tries and 7-for-7 on extra-point attempts.

JANUARY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Perfect against Atlanta Wright converted all four of his field-goal attempts while making his lone extra-point try during the Steelers' 19-16 win over Atlanta on Sunday.

Impact Wright's first field goal of Sunday's matchup ricocheted off the right upright before going in, but the 26-year-old was perfect for a third consecutive week to lead the Steelers to a second straight win. Over his last three appearances, he's made all 10 of his field-goal attempts while converting all five of his extra-point tries. Chris Boswell (groin) is eligible to return as early as next week, but the Steelers haven't yet indicated when they expect him to be back in action. Until Boswell is healthy, expect Wright to retain kicking duties for Pittsburgh.

DECEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS