Published: October 28, 2025 – SportBuzzHub
Washington, D.C. — In a surprising turn of events just hours before their Week 8 Monday Night Football matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs, the Washington Commanders were forced to make an unexpected change at kicker. Starting kicker Matt Gay was ruled out due to a back injury, leaving the team scrambling for a replacement.
To fill the void, the Commanders signed veteran kicker Matthew Wright to their practice squad and elevated him to the active roster for the game. Wright, who previously spent time with the Kansas City Chiefs, was tasked with handling the kicking duties against his former team.
The timing of Gay’s injury has raised concerns, especially considering his recent performance. In the Week 6 loss to the Chicago Bears, Gay made all three of his extra point attempts but was one for two on his field goal attempts, including a miss from 50 yards. His struggles from distance have been a topic of discussion among fans and analysts alike.
With Gay sidelined, Wright’s performance in Monday night’s game will be closely scrutinized. The Commanders hope that Wright can provide stability in the kicking game as they continue their season.
