The 49ers placed Wright (shoulder/back) on injured reserve Saturday, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Wright (shoulder/back) has been ruled out for Sunday's game versus the Chiefs.

Wright (shoulder/back) did not participate at the 49ers' practice Thursday.

Wright is expected to serve as the 49ers' placekicker on Sunday, Oct. 20 against the Chiefs after an MRI on his shoulder was returned negative Friday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Wright dislocated his shoulder during Thursday's 36-24 win over the Seahawks and is awaiting an MRI on the injury, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

Wright agreed to a contract with the 49ers on Tuesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

The Steelers released Wright on Monday, Teresa Varley of the team's official site reports.

The Steelers signed Wright on Wednesday.

Wright is active for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers and will serve as the team's kicker in Week 18, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

The Panthers signed Wright to their practice squad Tuesday, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.