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Can't-Miss Play: Matthew Wright's curveball kick ties game from 54 yards Jacksonville Jaguars kicker Matthew Wright's curveball kick ties the game from 54 yards.

OCTOBER 17, 2021 • NFL.COM

The Latest: Pats-Cowboys becomes NFL's 10th OT game

For the fourth time this season there have been two overtimes in a week

OCTOBER 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tagovailoa to start, CBs Howard, Jones out for Dolphins

Tua Tagovailoa will start but the Miami Dolphins will be without starting cornerbacks Xavien Howard and Byron Jones for Sunday’s game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in London

OCTOBER 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Retains kicking job Wright will serve as the Jaguars' kicker Sunday against the Dolphins in London with Josh Lambo (coach's decision) inactive for the contest, Mia O'Brien of First Coast News Jacksonv...

Impact For the second straight week, Wright has won out in the competition for kicking duties for Lambo, who has been forced to battle for his job following a Week 4 absence due to personal reasons. Though he missed an extra-point try and hit the crossbar and missed on a 53-yard attempt in last week's loss to the Titans, Wright could build up some more job security with a stronger showing in London.

OCTOBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Signs on with Jacksonville Wright signed a contract with the Jaguars on Saturday, John Shipley of SI.com reports.

Impact It sure seems like Josh Lambo's tenure with the team could be coming to an end, and at least for the immediate future expect Wright to once again handle the primary kicking duties. Wright has attempted just one field goal over the last two weeks as a starter, but he's at least gone 4-for-5 on extra-point attempts over that stretch.

OCTOBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jaguars coach Meyer promises not to miss another team flight

Jacksonville Jaguars coach Urban Meyer has promised to not miss another team flight

OCTOBER 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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

Impact Wright operated as the primary kicker Sunday, as Josh Lambo (coach's decision) was inactive. However, he failed to take advantage of the opportunity, as he hit the upright on a PAT during the first quarter and left a 53-yard field goal short.

OCTOBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Misses PAT Wright made one of two PATs and missed his lone field-goal attempt during Sunday's 37-19 loss to the Titans.

Impact Wright hit the right upright on a PAT during the first quarter, and he also came up short and hit the crossbar on a 53-yard field goal. The 25-year-old won the kicking competition with Josh Lambo last week, but he was unable to fully take advantage of the game opportunity. Lambo and Wright are a combined 0-for-4 on field-goal attempts as the Jaguars have yet to convert one this season. Wright was a gameday elevation Sunday and will revert back to the practice squad, and it's uncertain if he'll receive another chance to kick for Jacksonville.

OCTOBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

NFL Today, Week 5

NFL Today, Week 5

OCTOBER 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Handling kicking duties Wright is active for Sunday's game against the Titans and will handle kicking duties.

Impact Wright was elevated from the practice squad for Sunday's game and will operate as Jacksonville's kicker with Josh Lambo (coach's decision) inactive. Wright made his team debut last week and made all three of his PAT attempts.

OCTOBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

The Latest: Bills-Chiefs return from halftime weather delay

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OCTOBER 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Elevated for Week 5 Wright was elevated from the Jaguars' practice squad Saturday.

Impact Wright will join the active roster for a second straight game after he converted all three of his extra-point tries last week. Josh Lambo could be active, but Wright seems to have a good chance to handle kicking duties against Tennessee.

OCTOBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gets deal with Lions Detroit signed Wright to a reserve/future contract Friday, Kyle Meinke of MLive.com reports.

Impact Wright appeared in three games with the Steelers in 2020, starting place of Chris Boswell while the latter dealt with a groin injury. In that span, Wright converted all four of his field-goal tries and all seven extra-point attempts. Matt Prater is set to hit free agency this offseason.

JANUARY 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to practice roster Wright reverted to the Steelers' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

Impact Wright played the last two games in place of Chris Boswell (groin). In that stretch, Wright connected on all three field-goal attempts and all five extra-point tries. If Boswell's healthy, he'll be the Steelers' starting kicker in Sunday's wild-card game against the Browns. Otherwise, Wright will get the nod again.

JANUARY 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Steelers enter playoffs confident late fade wasn't an omen

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JANUARY 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Perfect once again Wright converted on all three of his field-goal attempts while also making his lone extra-point try in Sunday's 24-22 loss to the Browns.

Impact Wright filled in for Chris Boswell (groin) once again Sunday, and he was perfect on four kicks during the regular-season finale. Boswell will likely handle the kicking duties in the playoffs considering he's healthy, but Wright could have the chance to compete for a starting role with a team in 2021 given his performance over the past several weeks.

JANUARY 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to active roster Wright was elevated to the Steelers' active roster Saturday, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Wright made his second appearance of the season in Week 16 against the Colts, making all four of his extra-point attempts in the process. He'll be the Steelers' kicker again in Week 17 with Chris Boswell (groin) still sidelined.

JANUARY 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Steelers put starters Haden, Ebron on reserve/COVID-19 list

The Pittsburgh Steelers will be shorthanded when they finish the regular season against the Cleveland Browns

JANUARY 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

The Latest: Cardinals place WR Christian Kirk on COVID list

The Arizona Cardinals have placed receiver Christian Kirk on the reserve/COVID-19 list, leaving them without a key offensive player heading into Sunday’s game against the Rams

JANUARY 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Moved back to practice squad Wright reverted to the Steelers' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

Impact Wright converted on all four of his point-after tries during Sunday's win over Indianapolis, though he was not afforded a field-goal attempt in the contest. The 24-year-old has been reliable over two appearances this season, knocking down all six of his PATs while draining his lone field-goal try of 37 yards Week 13 against Washington. As Chris Boswell continues to deal with a groin injury, there remains a chance of Wright being activated for Pittsburgh's regular-season finale at Cleveland.

DECEMBER 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Converts on four extra-point tries Wright didn't attempt any field goals but converted on all four of his extra-point tries in Sunday's 28-24 win over the Colts.

Impact Wright was filling in for Chris Boswell (groin) for the second time this season, and he was perfect on his four kicks during the comeback win. The UCF product has been effective when needed during limited action this year, but he should return to the practice squad if Boswell is healthy enough to play against the Browns in Week 17.

DECEMBER 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Steelers can exhale after a wearying run to AFC North title

The Pittsburgh Steelers can finally exhale after locking up the AFC North title

DECEMBER 28, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Elevated from practice squad Pittsburgh elevated Wright to the active roster Saturday.

Impact Chris Boswell has been ruled out ahead of Week 16 because of a groin injury, aligning the 24-year-old Wright for his second NFL appearance. The UCF product went 2-for-2 on extra points while converting his lone field-goal try of 37 yards during a Week 13 loss to Washington.

DECEMBER 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Reverts to practice squad Wright reverted from Pittsburgh's active roster to the practice squad Tuesday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

Impact The 24-year-old was perfect in his debut Monday against Washington, making his lone field-goal attempt and both PATs during the loss. The availability of Chris Boswell (hip) will determine whether Wright receives another chance to kick Week 14.

DECEMBER 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Perfect on three kicks Wright converted on his lone field-goal attempt while making two extra-point tries in Monday's 23-17 loss to Washington.

Impact Wright made his NFL debut Monday with Chris Boswell (hip) inactive, and the 24-year-old performed well with the opportunities he was given. Wright's status for the Steelers' Week 14 contest against Buffalo depends on Boswell's health Sunday.

DECEMBER 8, 2020 • ROTOWIRE