Matthew Wright’s NFL Journey Continues After Release by Tennessee Titans

Matthew Wright, a familiar face in the NFL as a journeyman kicker, has been released by the Tennessee Titans after a brief stint with the team. In his only game with Tennessee, Wright was perfect on his kicks, converting two field goals and making his lone extra-point attempt. Despite the strong performance, his time in Nashville was short-lived, and Wright now faces another round of uncertainty in his quest for a long-term role in the league.

Wright’s journey through the NFL has been anything but conventional. Over the 2024 season, the 26-year-old kicker has played for three different teams: the Kansas City Chiefs, the San Francisco 49ers, and most recently, the Tennessee Titans. Throughout this stretch, he has been remarkably efficient, going 13-for-14 on field goals and a perfect 6-for-6 on extra points. His ability to remain consistent despite frequent changes in teams showcases his professional resilience and reliability under pressure.

Before his brief tenure with the Titans, Wright gained recognition for his time with the Chiefs, where he kicked in 2021 before returning for another stint this season. An undrafted free agent out of the University of Central Florida (UCF), Wright’s career has been a testament to perseverance. He was signed by the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2021, where he helped veteran kicker Chris Boswell by taking on some of the workload during the summer, allowing Boswell to focus on conditioning.

Despite being known as a “mercenary” kicker, bouncing from team to team, Wright’s journey isn’t just about surviving the NFL’s tough roster competition—he’s looking to find a home. At 26, Wright remains optimistic about landing a long-term spot. He has already shown flashes of the skill set needed to thrive in the NFL, including his perfect kick accuracy this season, but the challenge remains to secure a consistent, stable role with a team willing to invest in his services.

It’s clear that Wright has the ability to fill in as a reliable kicker when needed. Whether or not Tennessee becomes the place he can finally settle for the long haul remains to be seen. As the NFL season progresses, other teams may take a closer look at Wright’s proven accuracy in pressure situations. His ability to adjust and stay composed through multiple team changes might just be what some franchises are seeking in a reliable kicker.

For now, Matthew Wright continues to wait for his next opportunity in the NFL, hopeful that he can break out of his journeyman status and prove that he belongs as a full-time starter in this league.