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Agent of kicker Matthew Wright saw Steelers as ‘a good opportunity’ for his client

The opportunities for kickers in the NFL are relatively limited when compared to others position in the league, and for a young rookie prospect coming out of college, finding the right opportunity can be as important as having the talent to make it in the NFL.

Being signed to act as competition for an established veteran does not always end well for a rookie kicker, regardless of how well they perform. But if the agent of Matthew Wright is correct, his client may well have ended up in the perfect place for him this offseason.

Having seen Chris Boswell struggle in 2018, it was no surprise to see the front office add an extra option to the kicking group as an undrafted free agent.