The 49ers look to have their momentary kicker chosen. After a five-specialist exercise, San Francisco goes with Matthew Wright. The veteran fill-in will probably be added to the crew’s observe squad, ESPN.com’s Adam Schefter reports.
The 49ers lost starting kicker Jake Moody to a excessive ankle sprain throughout their Week 5 loss to the Cardinals, and their subsequent recreation on Thursday gave them little time to discover a alternative.
Wright has spent 4 years within the NFL as a mercenary kicker for groups just like the 49ers that want stop-gap options as a result of damage. He performed 14 video games for the Jaguars in 2021 after Josh Lambo went down and has additionally performed for the Steelers, Chiefs and Panthers. Wright has made 40 of his 47 profession area aim makes an attempt (85.7%) with an extended of 59, and his PAT conversion fee is 94.6%.
Wright beat out Randy Bullock, Anders Carlson and Matt Coghlin for San Francisco’s kicking job, per Schefter. According to Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle, Riley Patterson auditioned for the gig.
Wright should shortly get on the identical web page as punter/holder Mitch Wishnowsky. Wishnowsky hit a 26-yard area aim in opposition to Arizona, however 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan declined to present him an opportunity from 44 yards, as an alternative electing to aim a fourth-and-23. The conversion failed, and the Cardinals would rating 10 unanswered factors to win.
Wright is predicted to be elevated to the observe squad for the 49ers’ Thursday evening matchup with the Seahawks. He should overcome a raucous Seattle crowd to assist San Francisco sustain within the NFC West.