In 2019, Matthew Wright began his NFL career with the Pittsburgh Steelers. In 2023, Wright could kick off the season by kicking against his former team.
According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the San Francisco 49ers are signing Wright to their practice squad as an insurance policy after suffering multiple kicker injuries this summer.
49ers are signing former Steelers and Chiefs kicker Matthew Wright, who spent this summer in Carolina’s camp, to their practice squad. They need kicker insurance for the injured Jake Moody.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 31, 2023
We noted the 49ers’ uncertain kicking situation earlier in the week.