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Dolphins kicker situation gets intriguing after Riley Patterson's return The Miami Dolphins did the right thing and brought back Riley Patterson to compete for the kicking job in 2026.

MARCH 12 • PHINPHANATIC.COM

Re-signs with Miami The Dolphins re-signed Patterson on Thursday.

Impact Patterson's return to Miami makes sense after he started all 17 regular-season games for the team last year, converting an impressive 27 of his 29 field-goal tries and all but one of his 35 PATs. The success Patterson demonstrated makes him the favorite to open 2026 as the Dolphins' starter, and prompted the team to move on from longtime kicker Jason Sanders (now with the Giants) to begin the offseason. Patterson will have competition for the No. 1 gig, though, in the form of new signee Zane Gonzalez.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Dolphins re-sign three players The Miami Dolphins announced today that they have re-signed defensive lineman Matthew Butler, inside linebacker Willie Gay Jr. and kicker Ri...

MARCH 12 • MIAMIDOLPHINS.COM

Dolphins cut longtime kicker after Riley Patterson breakout The Miami Dolphins continue to shed salary as free agency approaches, and their longest-tenured player is the latest to end up on the choppi...

MARCH 6 • PHINPHANATIC.COM

Riley Patterson's strong 2025 season forces Dolphins GM into clear decision The Miami Dolphins' best option at the kicker position was just made crystal clear by a new metric for kicker value.

FEBRUARY 11 • PHINPHANATIC.COM

Perfect in Week 18 loss Patterson converted his only field-goal attempt and his only extra-point try during Sunday's 38-10 loss to the Patriots.

Impact Patterson ultimately started all 17 regular-season games for Miami with Jason Sanders (hip) never gaining clearance to return from IR. In that span, Patterson converted 27 of 29 field-goal attempts and 34 of 35 extra-point tries, operating as one of the league's most accurate kickers. Patterson is slated to become an unrestricted free agent this offseason while Sanders remains under contract with the Dolphins, however. With that, Patterson may need to compete for a starting gig elsewhere in the league for the 2026 season.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Makes all four kicks in win Patterson made both of his field-goal attempts and both PATs in Sunday's 20-17 win over the Bucs.

Impact Patterson converted field goals from 29 and 31 yards. Through 16 games as Miami's kicker this season, Patterson has made 26 of 28 field-goal tries and 33 of 34 extra-point attempts. He won't be an exciting fantasy kicker next Sunday on the road against the Patriots.

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ewers throws 2 TDs as Dolphins beat Bucs 20-17 to force pivotal Week 18 NFC South matchup

Rookie quarterback Quinn Ewers threw for 172 yards and two touchdowns, including a 63-yard toss on his first career score — and the Miami Dolphins beat the slumping Tampa Bay Bucca...

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Makes three PATs in loss Patterson converted all three of his extra-point attempts in Miami's 45-21 loss to the Bengals on Sunday.

Impact Patterson has kicked in all 15 games for Miami this season, making 24 pf 26 field-goal attempts and 31 of 32 PATs. It's been a career year for the 26-year-old after he spent the previous four seasons bouncing around the league with five different teams.

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nails long field goal in loss Patterson made his only field-goal attempts and didn't try any extra points in Monday's Week 15 loss to Pittsburgh.

Impact Patterson broke open the scoring with a career-long 54-yard field goal in the second quarter -- no easy feat considering the frigid temperature in Pittsburgh. That ended up being Patterson's only kick of the game, as the Dolphins didn't score again until the fourth quarter and went for two-point tries on each of their late touchdowns. Patterson has been very reliable for Miami this season, going 24-of-26 on field-goal attempts and 29-for-30 on PATs.

DECEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Aaron Rodgers and Steelers freeze out Dolphins, stay atop AFC North with 28-15 win

The Pittsburgh Steelers have taken care of the Miami Dolphins to stay atop the AFC North

DECEMBER 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Perfect in win Patterson drilled both of his field goals and all four extra-point attempts in Sunday's 34-10 win over the Jets.

Impact Patterson connected on field goals from 43 and 53 yards, respectively. The kicker has been accurate this season, making 23-of-25 field-goal tries and 28-of-29 extra-point attempts.

DECEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Converts four FGAs in win Patterson went 4-for-4 on field-goal tries and made his only PAT in Sunday's 21-17 win over the Saints.

Impact Patterson was the main producer of Miami's offense in Week 13, making field goals from 39, 25 and 48 yards in the second quarter before later adding a 33-yarder in the fourth. The kicker has now made multiple field-goal tries in seven of the last eight contests, going 16-for-18 over that stretch.

DECEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Achane rushes for 134 yards and a TD to help Dolphins edge Saints 21-17 for 3rd straight win

De’Von Achane rushed for 134 yards and a touchdown, and the Miami Dolphins won their third straight game by holding off the New Orleans Saints 21-17

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • Associated Press

After offseason uncertainty, Jack Jones comes through again for Dolphins with key OT interception

Last week, it was a key forced fumble

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Makes three FG, including game-winner Patterson went 3-for-3 on field-goal tries and converted his only extra-point attempt in Sunday's 16-13 overtime win over Washington.

Impact Patterson started the scoring with a 46-yard field goal in the first quarter. He added a 39-yarder in the second and tied the game with his PAT in the fourth period. After the game went into overtime, Patterson ended the contest with a 29-yard field goal. This was the first time this season that Patterson has made more than two field goals in a game.

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jones celebrates in Cristiano Ronaldo style as Dolphins beat Commanders 16-13 in overtime in Spain

Jack Jones intercepted Marcus Mariota on the first offensive play of overtime and Riley Patterson kicked a 29-yard field goal to give the Miami Dolphins a 16-13 win over the Washin...

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Riley Patterson sinks 29-yard FG for Dolphins OT win in Madrid Kicker Riley Patterson sinks 29-yard FG for Miami Dolphins OT win in Madrid.

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • NFL.COM

NFL Week 11 Recap: Miami Dolphins 16, Washington Commanders 13 De’Von Achane powered Miami’s run game for 119 yards, and Jack Jones’ overtime interception set up Riley Patterson’s winning field goal as t...

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • PFF.COM

Converts only FGA in win Patterson made his only field-goal try and went 3-for-4 on extra-point attempts in Sunday's 30-13 win over the Bills.

Impact Patterson connected on a 46-yard field goal in the second quarter, but it was his only attempt of the day, snapping a streak of four consecutive contests with multiple field goals. The kicker has now gone 14-for-16 on field-goal attempts, missing his only try from 50-plus yards, while also converting 22 of 23 PATs over 10 games this year.

NOVEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Josh Allen's turnovers costly as Bills' win streak against Dolphins ends

Josh Allen didn’t make any excuses after Sunday’s flat performance against the Miami Dolphins

NOVEMBER 10, 2025 • Associated Press

Dolphins end seven-game losing streak against Bills with 30-13 win

Tua Tagovailoa threw for 173 yards and two touchdowns, De’Von Achane added a pair of rushing scores and the Miami Dolphins beat the Buffalo Bills 30-13 to end a seven-game losing s...

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • Associated Press

Dolphins make too many costly mistakes in 28-6 loss to Ravens

Four days after an impressive 34-10 win at Atlanta, the Miami Dolphins reverted to the norm that has defined their season

OCTOBER 31, 2025 • Associated Press

Makes two FGAs in loss Patterson went 2-for-3 on field-goal attempts in Thursday's 28-6 loss to the Ravens.

Impact Patterson finished off Miami's first possession of the game with a 49-yard field goal make. He missed a 35-yard try wide right later in the first quarter before adding a 43-yarder before the break. The kicker has now made multiple field goals in four consecutive contests and five of six games overall. On the season, Patterson has gone 13-for-15 on field-goal tries and made all 19 of his PATs over nine games.

OCTOBER 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Lamar Jackson torches Miami with 4 TD passes in return from injury and Ravens rout Dolphins 28-6

Lamar Jackson threw for 204 yards and four touchdowns, showing little rust in his return from a right hamstring strain, and the Baltimore Ravens routed the Miami Dolphins 28-6

OCTOBER 31, 2025 • Associated Press

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