Matthew Wright - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Waived by Texans The Texans have waived Wright.

Impact Wright connected on all four of his field-goal attempts and both of his extra-point tries over the Texans' last two games, while filling in for Ka'imi Fairbairn. After being listed as a full practice participant in Wednesday's walk-through, however, Fairbairn doesn't carry an injury designation for Thursday night's game against the Bills, a context that has prompted Houston to let Wright go.

NOVEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Josh Allen, Bills face challenge against Texans' top-ranked defense on Thursday night

Josh Allen had one of the best games of his career last week, throwing three touchdown passes and running for three more scores to lead the Buffalo Bills to a win over the Tampa Ba...

NOVEMBER 19 • Associated Press

Matthew Wright explains how practice paid off on game-winning kick versus Titans Since entering the NFL as an undrafted free agent in 2019, 29-year-old kicker Matthew Wright has been signed to the either the active roster...

NOVEMBER 17 • TOROTIMES.COM

Plays hero in Week 11 Wright went 3-for-3 on field-goal attempts and made his only PAT in Sunday's 16-13 win over the Titans.

Impact Wright made a 41-yard field goal in the third quarter before later adding a 43-yard make with 11:59 left in the fourth. He was then tasked with attempting a potential game-winning kick from 35 yards as time expired in regulation, nailing the kick for his third make of the day. Wright has now gone 4-for-4 on field-goal tries while making two starts with the Texans in place of Ka'imi Fairbairn (quadriceps), and he could draw another start against the Bills on Thursday Night Football in Week 12.

NOVEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 16 • TENNESSEETITANS.COM

NFL Week 10 Recap: Houston Texans 16, Tennessee Titans 13 Davis Mills hit Nico Collins for a key third-and-16 conversion to set up Matthew Wright’s 35-yard field goal as time expired, lifting the Ho...

NOVEMBER 16 • PFF.COM

Davis Mills leads Texans to 16-13 win over Titans on Wright's game-ending field goal

The Houston Texans have swept the season series with the Tennessee Titans

NOVEMBER 16 • Associated Press

Texans' Matthew Wright makes 35-yard game-winning field goal to defeat Titans | NFL Highlights

NOVEMBER 16 • FOX SPORTS

Will start Week 11 Wright will start Sunday's game against the Titans with Ka'imi Fairbairn (quadriceps) having been ruled out on Thursday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Houston signed Wright to the active roster after Fairbairn suffered his quad injury Week 9, signaling that the team anticipated needing a multi-game fill-in. In his team debut versus the Jaguars in Week 10, Wright converted his only field-goal attempt and his lone extra-point try. He'll work to remain accurate on the road against Tennessee.

NOVEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Knights in the NFL - Week 11 Preview Matthew Wright's late add to Houston's roster highlighted UCF NFL action last week.

NOVEMBER 12 • 247SPORTS.COM

Makes two kicks in Houston debut Wright made his only field-goal attempt and his lone extra-point try during the Texans' 36-29 win over the Jaguars on Sunday.

Impact It was a quiet Texans debut for Wright, who connected on a 23-yard chip shot in the second quarter in what was ultimately his only field-goal attempt of the game. He was signed to Houston's active roster Saturday, and he will serve as the team's starting kicker in Week 11 against the Titans on Sunday, Nov. 16 if Ka'imi Fairbairn (quadriceps) is not cleared to play.

NOVEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Why Matthew Wright, not Ka'imi Fairbairn, is kicking for Texans in Week 10 | Sporting News Houston Texans kicker Ka'imi Fairbairn won't play in the Week 10 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars and fellow kicker Matthew Wright will...

NOVEMBER 9 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Signed to Houston's active roster The Texans signed Wright from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday.

Impact The move means Wright will serve as the Texans' starting placekicker against the Jaguars on Sunday due to the absence of Ka'imi Fairbairn (quadriceps). Wright has appeared in two regular-season games in 2025 between the Titans and Commanders, and he has connected on 87.5 percent of his field goals on 64 attempts during his six-year NFL career. Davis Mills will serve as the Texans' starting quarterback Week 10 in the absence of C.J. Stroud (concussion), so Wright could have more field-goal opportunities assuming Houston's offense stalls out more often in opposing territory and the red zone.

NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to be active Week 10 Wright is expected to replace the injured Ka'imi Fairbairn (quadriceps) as Houston's placekicker for Sunday's game against the Jaguars, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Wilson goes as far to say that Fairbairn, who leads NFL kickers with 25 field-goal attempts, has been ruled out Week 10, but the Texans have not yet confirmed that. If he replaces Fairbairn, Wright steps into a friendly situation for a kicker; Houston's offense ranks last in the NFL in converting red zone appearances into touchdowns.

NOVEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Jaguars' new receiver Jakobi Meyers to debut against Texans, who will be without C.J. Stroud

When Jacksonville visits Houston on Sunday, the Jaguars will get a boost with new receiver Jakobi Meyers while the Texans will be missing their top offensive star with quarterback...

NOVEMBER 6 • Associated Press

Texans QB C.J. Stroud out against Jaguars with concussion

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NOVEMBER 5 • Associated Press

Texans sign K Matthew Wright with Ka'imi Fairbairn reportedly injured The Houston Texans signed veteran kicker Matthew Wright to the practice squad on Wednesday as insurance as starter K'ami Fairbairn is dealin...

NOVEMBER 5 • THESTATE.COM

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NOVEMBER 5 • DEADSPIN.COM

Joins Texans' practice squad The Texans signed Wright to their practice squad Wednesday.

Impact The veteran from UCF has already kicked for the Titans and Commanders this season, converting on his lone field-goal and extra-point attempts across two games. With Ka'imi Fairbairn (lower body) dealing with an injury, Wright could be elevated to the Texans' active roster to handle placekicking duties in the team's Week 10 matchup against the Jaguars on Sunday.

NOVEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Texans Signing K Matthew Wright To Practice Squad According to Tom Pelissero, the Texans are signing veteran K Matthew Wright to their practice squad on Tuesday. Pelissero notes that K Ka'im...

NOVEMBER 5 • NFLTRADERUMORS.CO

Cut by Washington The Commanders released Wright from their practice squad Tuesday.

Impact Wright was elevated from the practice squad to handle kicking duties for the Commanders in Monday's 28-7 loss to the Chiefs. Though he connected on his only kick of the game -- an extra-point try late in the second quarter -- Wright will end up parting ways with the organization one day later. Wright's release likely signals that Matt Gay (back) will be ready to serve as the Commanders' placekicker in their Week 9 matchup with the Seahawks.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

The season is slipping away for Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders

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OCTOBER 28 • Associated Press

Miniscule workload during MNF Wright did not attempt a field goal and made his only extra-point try in Monday night's 28-7 loss to the Chiefs.

Impact Wright was elevated from the practice squad to start in place of Matt Gay (back) in Week 8, but he ultimately wasn't overly busy in the defeat. The kicker has now made two spot starts with the Titans and Commanders this season, making his only field-goal attempt while going 2-for-2 on PATs. If Gay is unavailable for Washington's Week 9 matchup with the Seahawks, Wright would likely be elevated again.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Making spot start for Commanders Washington signed Wright to the practice squad Monday and have elevated him to start in place of Matt Gay (back) versus the Chiefs.

Impact Wright, who made a start for the Titans in Week 6 but was then cut from Tennessee's practice squad on Oct. 17, will now hold down the fort at kicker for the Commanders for at least one game. He was perfect in limited action for the Titans, converting his only field-goal try and his lone extra-point attempt. If Gay's injury keeps him sidelined more than one contest, Wright could get another chance to start Week 9 versus Seattle.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Titans' Calvin Ridley out against Patriots with hamstring injury

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Calvin Ridley will miss Sunday’s game against New England with the hamstring injury that knocked him out of last week’s loss in Las Vegas

OCTOBER 17 • Associated Press

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