# Dolphins re-sign Zane Gonzalez

> Miami Dolphins re-sign kicker Zane Gonzalez after releasing Riley Patterson.
- Title: Dolphins re-sign Zane Gonzalez · NBC Sports | Shortify
- Summary: Miami Dolphins re-sign kicker Zane Gonzalez after releasing Riley Patterson. Miami Dolphins re-signed kicker Zane Gonzalez and released Riley Patterson to…
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- Published: 2026-10-20T16:22:42.889+00:00
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- Topics: miami dolphins, zane gonzalez, riley patterson, kicker, nfl, week 6, sports
## Dolphins re-sign Zane Gonzalez
Miami Dolphins re-sign kicker Zane Gonzalez after releasing Riley Patterson to replace their kicker following a Week 6 bye.
## Gonzalez's background
Gonzalez, 31, was previously with the Dolphins during the offseason program and training camp.
## Gonzalez's injury status
He was placed on injured reserve in August and released with an injury settlement on Aug. 19.
## Gonzalez's performance
In nine games for Atlanta last season, Gonzalez hit 19-of-22 field goals and 17-of-18 extra points.
## Patterson's issues
Patterson missed an extra point in the Week 5 loss to the Bengals and had missed two field goals earlier in the season.
## Key takeaway

Miami Dolphins re-signed kicker Zane Gonzalez and released Riley Patterson to replace their kicker following a Week 6 bye.