{
  "id": 15786269,
  "title": "Dolphins release kicker Riley Patterson, add Zane Gonzalez to practice squad",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/20/dolphins-release-kicker-riley-patterson-add-zane-gonzalez-to-practice",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-20T19:04:15.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/football/nfl/2026/10/20/dolphins-release-kicker-riley-patterson-add-zane-gonzalez-to-practice-squad"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Miami Dolphins released kicker Riley Patterson amidst a series of roster changes on Tuesday. In their efforts to bolster the team's special teams unit, which has been struggling, Dolphins signed veteran kicker Zane Gonzalez to the practice squad. Patterson had a field goal percentage of 77% this season, with successful extra points in 83% of his attempts. Miami also waived cornerback Storm Duck and edge Andre Jones Jr., signing edge Rodney McGraw off the practice squad. Dolphins head coach Jeff Hafley emphasized the importance of veterans in executing special teams plays, urging them to perform at a high level during the bye week.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Dolphins release kicker Riley Patterson",
    "Add veteran Zane Gonzalez to practice squad",
    "Waived cornerback Storm Duck and edge Andre Jones Jr."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}