Dolphins Sign Veteran Kicker Zane Gonzalez

Miami adds experienced kicker as they move on from Jason Sanders

Mar. 10, 2026 at 5:52pm

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The Miami Dolphins have signed veteran kicker Zane Gonzalez to a one-year deal, according to reports. The move comes as the team reshapes its roster ahead of the 2026 NFL season, including the expected release of longtime kicker Jason Sanders. Gonzalez, 30, is entering his ninth NFL campaign and is expected to compete for the Dolphins' starting kicker role.

Why it matters

The Dolphins are undergoing a roster overhaul this offseason, including at the kicker position. Signing an experienced and accurate kicker like Gonzalez provides stability and competition at a key special teams position as the team looks to improve in 2026.

The details

Gonzalez spent the 2025 season with the Atlanta Falcons, appearing in 9 games and converting 19 of 22 field goal attempts (86.4%). He was particularly strong from long range, making 7 of 9 attempts from 50 yards or more. The Dolphins' decision to add Gonzalez comes after they released quarterback Tua Tagovailoa and traded star safety Minkah Fitzpatrick to the Jets earlier this offseason.

  • Gonzalez agreed to a 1-year deal with the Dolphins on March 10, 2026.
  • The Dolphins are expected to release veteran kicker Jason Sanders, who missed the entire 2025 season due to a hip injury.

The players

Zane Gonzalez

A 30-year-old veteran kicker entering his 9th NFL season, most recently with the Atlanta Falcons in 2025.

Jason Sanders

The Dolphins' longtime kicker who spent 7 seasons with the team but is expected to be released after missing the 2025 season due to a hip injury.

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What they’re saying

“Veteran kicker Zane Gonzalez agreed to a 1-year deal with the Dolphins, per his agent @MikeMcCartney7.”

— Adam Schefter, ESPN Reporter

“After the two sides could not agree on a contract, the Dolphins now are expected to release kicker Jason Sanders, per source.”

— Adam Schefter, ESPN Reporter

What’s next

The Dolphins will continue to reshape their roster through free agency and the 2026 NFL Draft in April.

The takeaway

The Dolphins are making significant changes to their roster this offseason, including at the kicker position. Signing Zane Gonzalez provides an experienced and accurate option as they move on from Jason Sanders, as the team looks to improve in 2026 under a new organizational direction.