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Reverts to practice squad Gonzalez reverted to the Dolphins' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Miami has now used the maximum three standard elevations on Gonzalez, and he's made jus5 five of seven field-goal attempts and all five PATs across three games. The Dolphins will need to sign the kicker to the active roster if he's going to keep kicking for the team moving forward.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Dolphins are tired of using youth as an excuse after falling short in another close game

The Miami Dolphins have the youngest roster in the NFL, but they are frustrated with their 1-7 record and tired of using youth as an excuse

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Converts three FGAs in loss Gonzalez went 3-for-4 on field-goal tries during Sunday's 19-9 loss to the Lions.

Impact Gonzalez was elevated to the active roster for the third straight week, and he made multiple field-goal attempts for the second game in a row. The kicker converted a 34-yard field goal in the first quarter before he hit the right upright and missed a 38-yarder as time expired in the first half. Gonzalez rebounded well in the second half, adding makes from 52 and 34 yards. The Dolphins will now have to officially sign Gonzalez to the active roster in order for him to appear in another game with the team this year.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Lions grind past Dolphins 19-9 as Jahmyr Gibbs scores and Jake Bates makes 4 field goals

Jahmyr Gibbs had a rushing touchdown, Jared Goff threw for 170 yards and the Detroit Lions beat the Miami Dolphins 19-9 for their fourth straight win

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Brought up from practice squad again The Dolphins elevated Gonzalez from their practice squad to their active roster Saturday.

Impact Gonzalez has worked as Miami's gameday kicker each of the past two weeks and will do so again versus New England on Sunday. He's performed adequately so far, going 2-for-3 on field-goal tries and 5-for-5 on extra-point attempts. This is Gonzalez's third and final elevation, so the Dolphins would need to sign him to the active roster to continue having him kick in games beyond this weekend.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Reverts to practice squad Gonzalez reverted to the Dolphins' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

Impact Miami plans to continue using Gonzalez as its starting kicker in Week 9 against Detroit, but it will have to do use his last practice squad elevation in order to do so, per David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel. Gonzalez is 2-for-3 on field-goal tries and 5-for-5 on extra-point attempts through two starts this season.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Set for third consecutive start Gonzalez is set to remain the starting kicker for the Dolphins' Week 9 matchup with the Lions, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reported Monday.

Impact Coach Jeff Haffley implied that the Dolphins will utilize Gonzalez's remaining practice squad elevation to suit him up for Week 9. If the team uses the last elevation, the kicker will need to be signed to the active roster to play in any subsequent games this season. Gonzalez is 2-for-3 on field-goal attempts and a perfect 5-for-5 on extra points through his two starts in 2026.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Maye has 3 touchdowns as Patriots rally to beat Dolphins 24-19

Drake Maye threw two touchdown passes and rushed for a score as the New England Patriots came back to beat the Miami Dolphins 24-19 on Sunday

NOVEMBER 2 • Associated Press

Kicking for Miami in Week 8 The Dolphins elevated Gonzalez from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday.

Impact Gonzalez has been promoted to the 53-man roster for a second consecutive week and will once again serve as the Dolphins' kicker. He made all four of his extra-point tries in Week 7 against the Jets but did not attempt a field goal in that context.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Reverts to Miami's practice squad Gonzalez reverted to the Dolphins' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's practice squad.

Impact Gonzalez was perfect in the Dolphins' first regular-season win in 2026. The kicker made all four of his PATs in Sunday's win over the Jets and is set to be elevated to the active roster again for the team's Week 8 game against the Patriots.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Makes four PATs in team debut Gonzalez did not attempt a field goal and made all four of his extra-point tries in Sunday's 28-25 win over the Jets.

Impact Gonzalez was elevated to the active roster with Miami for the first time this season, and he wasn't really tested in the victory. The kicker seems likely to be elevated again in Week 8 versus New England, and he'll have a chance to attempt his first field goal of the year in that contest.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Set to kick Sunday The Dolphins elevated Gonzalez from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday ahead of Sunday's game against the Jets.

Impact Gonzalez failed to beat out Riley Patterson for the Dolphins' starting role in preseason but has returned to compete with the struggling kicker. The 31-year-old appears set to start Sunday's divisional bout against the Jets. Gonzalez participated in nine regular-season games for the Falcons in 2025, going 19-for-22 on field-goal attempts and 17-for-18 on PATs.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Jets face a 'huge' home test vs. winless Dolphins as AFC East rivals square off

The New York Jets recognize the importance of their upcoming game against the Miami Dolphins

OCTOBER 22 • Associated Press

Dolphins release kicker Riley Patterson, add Zane Gonzalez to practice squad

The Miami Dolphins released kicker Riley Patterson amid a series of roster moves on Tuesday

OCTOBER 20 • Associated Press

Catches on with Miami The Dolphins signed Gonzalez (undisclosed) to their practice squad Tuesday.

Impact Gonzalez failed to beat out Riley Patterson for the Dolphins' kicking job over the summer, ultimately getting cut loose Aug. 19 on an injury settlement after being placed on IR just over a week earlier. He's now seemingly recovered from that injury, and after working out with Miami earlier Tuesday, Gonzalez has re-signed with the organization. He looks poised to take over as the Dolphins' kicker beginning with Sunday's game against the Jets, with Miami releasing Patterson after he missed two field-goal tries and a point-after attempt through the club's first five games. Over parts of seven NFL seasons, Gonzalez has converted at an 81 percent clip on field-goal attempts and has excelled at neutralizing the return game, with 52.5 percent of his kickoffs going for touchbacks.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Released by Miami The Dolphins released Gonzalez (undisclosed) with an injury settlement Wednesday, Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Gonzalez was placed on the Dolphins' injured reserve list in early August due to an undisclosed issue. The kicker did not wish to be tied up on IR for the entirety of the 2026 season and, as such, has organized his release with an injury settlement. Gonzalez is now a free agent, able to sign with any franchise once he regains his health.

AUGUST 19 • ROTOWIRE

This Dolphins roster battle has been decided before the preseason even begins Zane Gonzalez landed on injured reserve before the preseason, all but handing Riley Patterson the Miami Dolphins' kicking job. His numbers b...

AUGUST 11 • PHINPHANATIC.COM

Dolphins new head coach Jeff Hafley sees value in mistakes as his young team prepares for preseason

Jeff Hafley wants to see the mistakes

AUGUST 10 • Associated Press

Lands on IR Gonzalez (undisclosed) has been has been placed on IR by the Dolphins.

Impact Dolphins head coach Jeff Hafley previously noted that Gonzalez was considered week-to-week after suffering an undisclosed injury during Saturday's practice. In the wake on Monday's move, Riley Patterson -- who Gonzalez had been competing with -- is now the only kicker on the Dolphins' active roster.

AUGUST 10 • ROTOWIRE

Dolphins make roster moves The Miami Dolphins announced today that they have signed cornerback Nick McCloud, placed kicker Zane Gonzalez on the injured reserve list an...

AUGUST 10 • MIAMIDOLPHINS.COM

Week-to-week with undisclosed injury Dolphins head coach Jeff Hafley said Monday that Gonzalez is considered week-to-week after suffering an undisclosed injury during Saturday's practice, Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN....

Impact Though he had been competing with incumbent Riley Patterson for Dolphins kicking duties, Gonzalez's injury could effectively take him out of the running for the job. Gonzalez can be ruled out for at least Friday's preseason opener versus the Commanders, and he's not a safe bet to make it back for either of the Dolphins' final two exhibitions.

AUGUST 10 • ROTOWIRE

Fast Facts: Zane Gonzalez Dolphins add veteran kicker to special teams unit.

MARCH 13 • MIAMIDOLPHINS.COM

Dolphins sign Gonzalez The Miami Dolphins announced today that they signed kicker Zane Gonzalez as an unrestricted free agent.

MARCH 12 • MIAMIDOLPHINS.COM

Joining Dolphins on one-year deal Gonzalez agreed to terms Tuesday on a one-year contract with Miami, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact Gonzalez links forces with the Dolphins in advance of his age-31 season, coming off an impressive 2025 campaign in which he converted made 19 of 22 field-goal attempts and 17 of 18 point-after tries while logging nine regular-season appearances with the Falcons. Miami released longtime kicker Jason Sanders early March and faces the risk of losing Riley Patterson, who was tremendous as the team's starter in 2025, as a free agent. Gonzalez provides the Dolphins with a reliable starting option, though the team could still add competition at the position or work to re-sign Patterson.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Advanced new kicking metric has made one Falcons' offseason move crystal clear The Atlanta Falcons need to keep Zane Gonzalez by any means necessary, and the implementation of a new kicker value metric confirmed the ine...

FEBRUARY 13 • BLOGGINGDIRTY.COM

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