
PK · Las Vegas Raiders
1 transaction this offseason
Height
6'0"
Weight
232 lbs
Age
32
College
Utah
Draft
2019, Rd 5, #145
Experience
7 yrs
PK Rank
#39 / 39
Grade this player:
| Year | Team | GP | FG% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Career | ![]() | 83 | 84.3% |
| 2025 | ![]() | 12 | 73.9% |
| 2024 | ![]() | 16 | 83.8% |
| 2023 | ![]() | 17 | 80.5% |
| 2022 | ![]() | 17 | 93.3% |
| 2021 |
Length
1 year
Total Value
$1.6M
Guaranteed
$1.4M
AAV
$1.6M/yr
The Raiders secured solid value by locking up Matt Gay at $1.6M AAV, a deal that earns a B- CVI and represents fair market pricing for a reliable kicker. While Gay profiles as a depth piece rather than an elite specialist, his production has been consistently above-average over recent seasons, making this one-year commitment a low-risk move that addresses a crucial special teams need without breaking the bank. The $1.4M in guaranteed money provides Gay with financial security while giving Las Vegas the flexibility to move on after 2024 if his performance declines. At 30 years old, Gay is entering the prime years for his position, where kickers typically maintain their accuracy before any notable drop-off occurs. This contract strikes the right balance for both parties — the Raiders get a steady leg without overpaying for name recognition, while Gay lands guaranteed money in a volatile position where job security is never certain.
Matt Gay earns an F grade that represents a significant decline from his productive years in Los Angeles. The kicker had a strong stretch with the Rams, connecting at a high rate and earning the trust of his coaching staff. His move to the Raiders hasn't produced the same results, with accuracy issues becoming a persistent concern. Kicking is a confidence position, and Gay's struggles have created a negative feedback loop that's been difficult to break. Las Vegas needs reliability from their kicker, and Gay hasn't provided it consistently enough.
The Raiders' decision to sign Matt Gay has generated a lukewarm reception from both media and fans, earning a B- sentiment grade that reflects the polarized nature of the move. Multiple outlets have characterized this as a lateral transaction, questioning the front office's logic in replacing Daniel Carlson with another solid but unspectacular kicker. Gay brings proven NFL experience and respectable accuracy to Las Vegas, which media coverage acknowledges as competent roster management rather than an upgrade. The fanbase remains split on the decision, with many expressing preference for retaining Carlson over making what appears to be a sideways move. This signing projects to deliver steady, workmanlike production from the kicking position—exactly the type of replacement-level transaction that generates more questions than excitement in today's NFL.
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Matt Gay is a player in his 7th NFL season listed at PK for the Las Vegas Raiders. FanVerdicts maintains four independent grades for every NFL player on an active roster — Contract Value Index for the deal itself, Performance for on-field production, Sentiment for media and fan reaction, and Fan Verdict for community voting. Current grades for Matt Gay: Contract Value Index B-, Performance F, Sentiment B-, Fan Verdict pending.
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| 17 |
| 94.1% |
| 2020 | ![]() | 7 | 87.5% |
| 2019 | ![]() | 16 | 77.1% |
Updated Mar 19, 2026
Recent seasons are weighted more heavily in the overall performance grade.
F
2025
(50% weight)
D+
2024
(30% weight)
D-
2023
(20% weight)