49ers Sign Veteran Kicker Matthew Wright After Jake Moody's Injury

The 49ers quickly secured Matthew Wright to replace Jake Moody, sidelined with a high ankle sprain, ahead of their Thursday game against the Seahawks.

• Jake Moody, the starting kicker for the 49ers, sustained a high ankle sprain during a game against the Arizona Cardinals, sidelining him for multiple games.
• Matthew Wright, a 28-year-old kicker with prior experience in the NFL, has been signed to a one-year contract by the 49ers.
• Wright has previously played for teams including the Steelers, Jaguars, Chiefs, and Panthers, with a field goal success rate of 85.7%.
• The 49ers evaluated several kickers before choosing Wright, including Randy Bullock, Riley Patterson, Anders Carlson, and Matt Coghlin.
• Wright, who has a background in aerospace engineering, was briefly with the 49ers' practice squad in 2023 and will now step in as their temporary kicker.

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