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Could have been Detroit Lions K Matthew Wright sets record on MNF [Video]

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Matthew Wright could be the Detroit Lions kicker right now, but he’s not.

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During training camp prior to the 2021 season, the Lions announced they were waiving Wright and signing Zane Gonzalez to take his place on the roster.

If you are a fan of the Lions, you are well aware that they are in desperate need of a kicker, as Dan Campbell clearly does not trust K Michael Badgley to kick a long-field goal.

What did Matthew Wright just do?

Instead, Wright was kicking for the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday and he just drilled a 59-yard field goal on Monday Night Football against the Las Vegas Raiders.

Watch as Wright hits the huge field goal to cut the Raiders’ lead to 20-10 at the half.

https://twitter.com/TSN_Sports/status/1579649441073594369?s=20&t=kzw8uLZ0RFO_MFQlgHpebA

Wright can set an Arrowhead Stadium record with a 59-yard field goal but apparently, the Lions coaching staff did not see that in him.

Drafted with AI assistance, edited and fact-checked by DSN staff.

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