KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Washington Commanders signed Matthew Wright and elevated him from the practice squad Monday night to kick against his old team, the Kansas City Chiefs, after ruling out Matt Gay with a back injury.

The Commanders also elevated defensive tackle Sheldon Day and released wide receiver Robbie Chosen from the practice squad about four hours before kickoff. Day provides some depth with defensive tackle Daron Payne dealing with a toe injury.

Wright filled in for two games for Kansas City during the 2022 season and two more last season, going a combined 10 for 10 on PATs and 10 for 13 on field goals. That included one game in which he went 4 for 4 on field goals in a 19-17 victory, and the game against the Chargers in December 2024 in which his game-winner clinched the AFC

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