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Dolphins Cast Aside 7x Pro Bowler Justin Tucker to Sign Kicker Zane Gonzalez

It would be an understatement to say that the Miami Dolphins have issues in just one department. The team currently sits at 0-5 and is looking to improve coming out of its bye week. The struggles are evident on both…

Published: Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 7:08 PM
Dolphins Cast Aside 7x Pro Bowler Justin Tucker to Sign Kicker Zane Gonzalez
Key Things to Know
  • Miami signed kicker Zane Gonzalez over seven-time Pro Bowler Justin Tucker following workouts.
  • The Dolphins released kicker Riley Patterson after he missed two field goals and an extra point.
  • Gonzalez returns to Miami after being released by the team with an injury in August.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Miami Dolphins have signed kicker Zane Gonzalez after working out both him and seven-time Pro Bowler Justin Tucker. Miami chose not to sign Tucker as the team looks to address special teams struggles during an 0-5 start to the season ahead of a Week 7 road matchup against the New York Jets.

To make room on the roster, Miami released kicker Riley Patterson, who had missed two field goals and one extra point across the team's first five games. Gonzalez previously spent time with the Dolphins before being released with an injury in August, having most recently played for the Atlanta Falcons in 2025.

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