MATTHEW WRIGHT NEWS

Dropped by Tennessee Wright was cut from the Titans' practice squad Friday, Jim Wyatt of the team's official site reports.

Impact The UCF product was elevated to Tennessee's active roster for the Week 6 loss to the Raiders while Joey Slye (calf) was sidelined with an injury. Wright was perfect in the loss, converted on his lone field-goal attempt and extra-point tries. Although Slye has practiced in a limited fashion this week, the Titans' decision to drop Wright suggests Slye will return from injury in the Week 7 matchup against the Patriots.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Tennessee Titans waive kicker Matthew Wright with Joey Slye expected to return vs Patriots Matthew Wright, who made a 46-yard field goal in the Titans' 20-10 loss to the Raiders, has been waived, opening the door for Joey Slye to r...

OCTOBER 17 • TENNESSEAN.COM

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

Impact Wright was elevated from the practice squad to kick for the Titans this past Sunday and made his lone field-goal attempt and only extra-point try. His opportunity came as a result of Joey Slye missing the game due to a calf injury. If Slye is sidelined again this Sunday against New England, Wright figures to kick for Tennessee again.

OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Impresses in Week 6 Wright made his lone field-goal and extra-point attempts during Sunday's 20-10 loss to the Raiders.

Impact The UCF product performed well while filling in for the injured Joey Slye (calf) in the Week 6 loss, converting on both of his kicks. Following Sunday's performance, Wright is likely to remain the Titans' top placekicker in the Week 7 matchup against the Patriots if Sly is unable to return.

OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Impresses in Week 6 Wright made his lone field-goal and extra-point attempts during Sunday's 20-10 loss to the Raiders.

Impact The UCF product performed well while filling in for the injured Joey Slye (calf) in the Week 6 loss, converting on both of his kicks. Following Sunday's performance, Wright is likely to remain the Titans' top placekicker in the Week 7 matchup against the Patriots if Sly is unable to return.

OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Matthew Wright Hits a 46-Yard FG for Titans First Score of the Game | Game Highlights Tennessee Titans kicker Matthew Wright kicks a 46-yard field goal.

OCTOBER 12 • TENNESSEETITANS.COM

The Raiders end a 4-game skid by dominating on defense to beat the Titans 20-10

Geno Smith passed for 174 yards and a touchdown, and Devin White led a suffocating Raiders defense as Las Vegas defeated the Tennessee Titans 20-10

OCTOBER 12 • Associated Press

Will kick for Tennessee in Week 6 The Titans elevated Wright from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Impact Wright was added to the Titans' practice squad Wednesday, and he will serve as Tennessee's kicker for Sunday's game against Las Vegas due to the absence of Joey Slye (calf). Wright appeared in five regular-season games between the Titans, Chiefs and 49ers in 2024 and went 15-for-16 on field-goal attempts and 6-for-6 on extra-point tries.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Who is new Tennessee Titans kicker Matthew Wright? What to know The Tennessee Titans will have new kicker Matthew Wright in the lineup for the Oct. 12 matchup with the Las Vegas Raiders.

OCTOBER 10 • TENNESSEAN.COM

Titans kicker Joey Slye out with calf injury after making winning field goal last week

The Tennessee Titans will be without kicker Joey Slye when they visit the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday because of an injured right calf

OCTOBER 10 • Associated Press

Set to kick for Titans on Sunday Wright is slated to kick for the Titans in Sunday's game against the Raiders, Jim Wyatt of the team's official site reports.

Impact Wright, who joined the Titans' practice squad Wednesday, is slated to be elevated ahead of Sunday's contest, with fellow kicker Joey Slye (calf) having been ruled out this week. Through five games to date, Slye has recorded a total of 43 points, including ten in a Week 5 win over the Cardinals. With that pace in mind, Wright represents a lineup option for those scrambling for kicker help this weekend.

OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Rookie quarterback Cam Ward aims for consecutive wins when Titans visit Raiders

The Tennessee Titans face the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday

OCTOBER 9 • Associated Press

Joins Titans' practice squad Tennessee signed Wright to its practice squad Wednesday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Impact Regular starting kicker Joey Slye did not participate at practice Wednesday due to a calf injury, so Wright's name will be one to keep an eye on as Sunday's game at Las Vegas approaches. In five games in 2024, he made 15 of his 16 field-goal attempts and all six of his extra-point tries.

OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Released by Carolina Wright was released by the Panthers on Monday, Darin Gantt of the team's official website reports.

Impact Wright signed with the Panthers in February and competed with rookie Ryan Fitzgerald for the team's starting kicker role at training camp, ultimately losing the battle. Wright missed his lone field-goal attempt, while also adding a PAT over two preseason games with Carolina. The kicker has appeared in at least one regular-season contest in five consecutive seasons, so he'll likely find another opportunity elsewhere in 2025.

AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE

Kicking competition enters final days, with no decision yet Rookie Ryan Fitzgerald did all the kicking in Thursday's preseason finale, but Dave Canales said no decision had been made between Fitzgeral...

AUGUST 22 • PANTHERS.COM

Steelers beat Panthers 19-10 in preseason finale, but lose 1st-round pick Harmon to sprained knee

Skylar Thompson shined in the Pittsburgh Steelers' 19-10 preseason victory over the Carolina Panthers on Thursday night

AUGUST 22 • Associated Press

Seven players to watch in Panthers' finale: 2 WRs, new QB, kicking battle Will WR Brycen Tremayne earn a roster spot? Is Matthew Wright or Ryan Fitzgerald going to end up Carolina's Week 1 kicker?

AUGUST 20 • NYTIMES.COM

Competing for job Wright and Ryan Fitzgerald are in a close competition for Carolina's kicking job, according to Alex Zietlow of The Charlotte Observer.

Impact Fitzgerald is an undrafted rookie, while Wright has kicked for six different NFL teams in the regular season, converting 55 of 63 field-goal attempts (87.3 percent) and 41 of 43 PATs (95.3 percent) in 29 games. Panthers coach Dave Canales said Monday that he doesn't have any clarity on the competition, because both kickers have been impressive this summer and made strong cases for the job.

AUGUST 12 • ROTOWIRE

Dive into the Carolina Panthers 2025 depth chart: Each position unpacked Matthew Wright and Ryan Fitzgerald are battling fiercely for kicker, while Tre’von Moehrig's signing reshapes the safety duo.

JULY 17 • THESTATE.COM

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