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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

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The Bills-Chiefs showdown at Arrowhead Stadium resumed after a weather delay of about an hour with Buffalo leading 24-13 to start the second half

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

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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

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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

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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

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DECEMBER 8, 2020 • Associated Press

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 Washington

DECEMBER 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

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