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Texans Sign Kicker Wright Amid Injury Concerns

11/5/2025

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The Houston Texans signed kicker Matthew Wright on November 3 as a precaution while Ka’imi Fairbairn deals with a lower body injury.
Wright is a journeyman NFL kicker who has played for multiple teams.
Fairbairn has converted 22 of 25 field goals.
The Texans face injury concerns, quarterback C.J. Stroud, ahead of Week 10 against the Jaguars, with coach DeMeco Ryans saying Stroud is improving but must clear hurdles.

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The Houston Texans signed kicker Matthew Wright on November 3 as a precaution while Ka’imi Fairbairn deals with a lower body injury.
Wright is a journeyman NFL kicker who has played for multiple teams.
Fairbairn has converted 22 of 25 field goals.
The Texans face injury concerns, quarterback C.J. Stroud, ahead of Week 10 against the Jaguars, with coach DeMeco Ryans saying Stroud is improving but must clear hurdles.