Dolphins place K Zane Gonzalez on IR, sign DB Nick McCloud
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 8:11 PM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
The Miami Dolphins have placed kicker Zane Gonzalez on injured reserve following an undisclosed injury suffered over the weekend. Head coach Jeff Hafley described Gonzalez's status as week-to-week. Riley Patterson remains the only kicker on the Dolphins’ 90-man roster. In addition, the team has signed defensive back Nick McCloud and waived running back Anthony Hankerson. McCloud played 15 games for the Bears last season, recording 27 tackles.
- •Zane Gonzalez placed on injured reserve due to an undisclosed injury.
- •Riley Patterson is now the Dolphins' only kicker.
- •Nick McCloud signed to bolster the secondary.
- •Anthony Hankerson waived to make room for McCloud.
- •McCloud recorded 27 tackles last season with the Bears.
- 8:11 PMYahoo Sports — Dolphins put K Zane Gonzalez on IR, sign DB Nick McCloud
"Zane Gonzalez's bid to win the Dolphins' kicking job came to an end on Monday.
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