# Dolphins Sign Gonzalez, Drop Tucker

> Miami Dolphins sign Zane Gonzalez after dropping Justin Tucker.
- Title: Dolphins Sign Gonzalez, Drop Tucker · EssentiallySports
- Summary: Miami Dolphins sign Zane Gonzalez after dropping Justin Tucker. Miami Dolphins sign Zane Gonzalez to replace Justin Tucker, who was released after failing to…
- Keywords: miami dolphins, zane gonzalez, justin tucker, nfl, kicker, field goals, special teams, sports, Dolphins, Sign, Gonzalez, Drop
- Source: EssentiallySports — https://essentiallysports.com/nfl-active-news-dolphins-cast-aside-seven-x-pro-bowler-justin-tucker-to-sign-kicker-zane-gonzalez
- Author: Keshav Pareek
- Published: 2026-10-20T19:08:34+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: miami dolphins, zane gonzalez, justin tucker, nfl, kicker, field goals, special teams, sports
## Dolphins Struggling
Miami Dolphins sit 0-5 with poor performance across offense, defense, and special teams.
## Tucker Worked Out
Justin Tucker worked out for Dolphins but Miami showed no interest in signing him.
## Tucker's Record
Tucker converted 89.1% of field goals in career but made 22 of 30 in 2024, a 73.3% rate.
## Tucker's Suspension
Tucker received 10-game suspension in 2025 for alleged inappropriate behavior during massage sessions.
## Patterson Struggled
Riley Patterson missed two field goals and an extra point in first five games.
## Gonzalez Signed
Miami signed Zane Gonzalez to replace Patterson after releasing him due to injury.
## Key takeaway

Miami Dolphins sign Zane Gonzalez to replace Justin Tucker, who was released after failing to sign with multiple teams.