Texans Kicker Ka’imi Fairbairn Faces Lower Body Injury Status Uncertain as Matthew Wright Arrives for Visit
The Houston Texans are currently facing uncertainty regarding kicker Ka’imi Fairbairn’s availability due to a lower body injury. His status for the upcoming game against the Jacksonville Jaguars remains undetermined, according to league sources.
Matthew Wright Joins Texans’ Practice Squad
In response to Fairbairn’s injury, the Texans have brought in veteran kicker Matthew Wright for a visit. Following this meeting, Wright will be added to the practice squad as a precautionary move should Fairbairn be unable to play this week.
Performance Overview of Ka’imi Fairbairn
- Fairbairn, 31, a former Lou Groza award winner from UCLA.
- This season, he has successfully converted 22 of 25 field goal attempts, achieving an 88% success rate.
- He has also made all 12 extra point attempts.
- His longest field goal this season is 57 yards.
- He scored all of the Texans’ points last week, making five field goals in an 18-15 loss to the Denver Broncos.
Matthew Wright’s Career Highlights
Matthew Wright brings extensive experience to the team, having kicked for several NFL franchises. His recent tenure was with the Washington Commanders. Over his career, Wright has:
- Converted 56 of 65 field goal attempts.
- Successfully completed 43 of 45 extra points.
- Played for teams including the Tennessee Titans, Kansas City Chiefs, San Francisco 49ers, Carolina Panthers, Pittsburgh Steelers, and the Jaguars.
As the Texans prepare for their next matchup, the team will closely monitor Fairbairn’s condition while integrating Wright’s experience into their strategy if needed.
