Surprise! Washington ends Pittsburgh's perfect season 23-17
The Pittsburgh Steelers' run at perfection is overDECEMBER 8, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Steelers missing K Boswell against Washington
The Pittsburgh Steelers will be without placekicker Chris Boswell when they put their unbeaten 11-0 record on the line against WashingtonDECEMBER 7, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Officially elevated Monday The Steelers elevated Wright to the active roster from the practice squad Monday, Missi Matthews of the Steelers' official site reports.
Impact The transaction can be taken as an indication that Wright will serve as Pittsburgh's starting kicker for Monday's game against Washington, with Chris Boswell (hip) having been downgraded to 'doubtful'. Wright spent training camp with the Steelers back in 2019, and it looks like he's now trending toward a chance to make his NFL debut.
DECEMBER 7, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Likely Pittsburgh kicker in Week 13 The Steelers are expected to elevate Wright from the practice squad to serve as their kicker Monday against Washington, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
Impact A second-year pro out of Central Florida, Wright looks poised to make his NFL debut Week 13 after the Steelers downgraded top kicker Chris Boswell (hip) from questionable to doubtful for the contest. Wright's stint with the organization spans less than a week after he was signed to the practice squad Nov. 30, but he attended training camp with the Steelers in 2019. During his collegiate career, Wright converted 55 of 71 field-goal attempts (77.5 percent), with a long of 50 yards.
DECEMBER 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Inks practice squad deal The Steelers signed Wright to the practice squad Monday.
Impact The Steelers are wisely adding an emergency kicker with playoffs on the horizon. Starting kicker Chris Boswell isn't in any danger of losing his job based on merit, but depth is essential with COVID-19 still prompting uncertainty on a weekly basis. Wright hasn't played a game since entering the league as an undrafted rookie in 2019.
NOVEMBER 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
