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sports2 months ago

Falcons Sign Veteran Kicker Zane Gonzalez and Add Offensive Line Help

The Atlanta Falcons are waiving kicker Parker Romo after he missed a crucial game-tying extra point in a loss to the Patriots, and have signed veteran Zane Gonzalez as his replacement. Romo, who had been with the team since Week 1, missed the extra point that could have tied the game, leading to the Falcons' defeat. Gonzalez, with NFL experience from several teams, will join the team to fill the vacancy.

sports1 year ago

Commanders Release Kicker McManus Amid Sexual Assault Allegations

The Washington Commanders are considering signing former Arizona Cardinals kicker Zane Gonzalez after releasing Brandon McManus. Gonzalez, who has played for multiple NFL teams and has a career field goal success rate of over 80%, was last with the San Francisco 49ers but sat out the previous season due to injury. If healthy, he could be a valuable addition to the Commanders' roster.

sports2 years ago

49ers Kicker Jake Moody Injured, Replacement Announced for Chargers Game

San Francisco 49ers rookie kicker Jake Moody will be sidelined for the preseason game against the Los Angeles Chargers due to a right quadriceps strain. Moody has faced criticism for his performance in the first two preseason games, making three of five field-goal attempts. Veteran kicker Zane Gonzalez will take over kicking duties in the preseason finale. Moody's status for the regular season opener is day-to-day.

sports2 years ago

49ers and Panthers Swap Kickers in Latest Trade

The San Francisco 49ers have acquired kicker Zane Gonzalez from the Carolina Panthers, who is expected to take on kickoff responsibilities. The team has also announced their offseason schedule for OTAs and minicamp. Gonzalez holds several records from his college career at Arizona State and was the 2016 winner of the Lou Groza Award. The 49ers are expecting defensive lineman Kevin Givens to play a key role this season. The team has maintained a calculated position of salary-cap sustainability and has $6 million of 2023 cap space.

sports2 years ago

49ers Acquire Kicker Zane Gonzalez in Trade with Panthers

The San Francisco 49ers have traded for kicker Zane Gonzalez from the Carolina Panthers in exchange for a conditional late-round 2025 draft pick. Gonzalez missed the entire 2022 season due to injury but had a strong 2021 season, making 20 of 22 field goals. The 27-year-old has the potential to become the next franchise kicker for the 49ers, who were in need of a solution at the position after Robbie Gould's departure.

sports2 years ago

49ers Trade for Kicker Zane Gonzalez from Panthers.

The San Francisco 49ers have acquired kicker Zane Gonzalez from the Carolina Panthers in exchange for a conditional late-round pick swap in 2025. Gonzalez, who rewrote the FBS record book during his college career at Arizona State, has 63 NFL games under his belt and has connected on 91 of 113 kicks and 127 of 134 extra points. He would handle kickoffs for the 49ers if he won the job. Gonzalez has had some inconsistencies in his career but also has an impressive college resume to go with some good moments in the NFL.

sports2 years ago

49ers Trade for Kicker Zane Gonzalez from Panthers

The San Francisco 49ers have acquired kicker Zane Gonzalez from the Carolina Panthers in exchange for a conditional swap of late-round picks in the 2025 NFL draft. Gonzalez is expected to replace free agent Robbie Gould, who made 87.5% of his field goals and all 21 of his postseason field goals in six seasons with the Niners. Gonzalez missed the 2022 season due to a groin injury but was 20 of 22 on field goal attempts and 22 of 23 on extra point tries in 12 games for the Panthers in 2021.

sports2 years ago

49ers Acquire Kicker Zane Gonzalez in Trade with Panthers

The San Francisco 49ers have acquired kicker Zane Gonzalez from the Carolina Panthers in exchange for a conditional swap of late-round picks in the 2025 NFL Draft. Gonzalez has a career field goal percentage of 80.5% and has scored 400 total points in his six-year NFL career. He missed the 2022 season due to injury but was named NFC Special Teams Player of the Week twice in 2021. Gonzalez attended Arizona State University where he finished his college career as the then all-time FBS leader in field goals, field goal attempts, and points per game.

sports2 years ago

49ers Trade for Kicker Zane Gonzalez from Panthers

The San Francisco 49ers have acquired kicker Zane Gonzalez from the Carolina Panthers in exchange for late-round picks in the 2025 NFL Draft. Gonzalez, a five-year NFL veteran, will replace veteran kicker Robbie Gould, who announced earlier in the offseason that he would be playing elsewhere next season. Gonzalez has made 91 of his 113 field-goal attempts (80.5 percent) and 127 of his 134 career point-after attempts (94.8 percent) in his career.

sports2 years ago

49ers acquire kicker Zane Gonzalez in trade with Panthers.

The San Francisco 49ers have acquired kicker Zane Gonzalez from the Carolina Panthers in exchange for a conditional late-round pick in the 2025 draft. Gonzalez, who missed the entire 2021 season due to injury, has played in 63 games over five seasons and has connected on 80.5 percent of his kicks and 94.8 percent of his extra points. The trade effectively ends any chance of a reunion with Robbie Gould, who expressed a desire to play elsewhere in 2023.

sports2 years ago

Panthers swap kickers, sign Eddy Piñeiro and release Zane Gonzalez.

The Carolina Panthers have agreed to a two-year contract with kicker Eddy Piñeiro, ending Zane Gonzalez's time with the team. Piñeiro had a 94.3 field goal percentage and made 33 field goals in the 2022 season, ranking second in Panthers' history for a single season. Gonzalez suffered a groin injury during the final preseason game and is recovering from his second injury since signing with the team in 2021.

sports2 years ago

Panthers re-sign kicker Eddy Piñeiro, release Zane Gonzalez.

The Carolina Panthers have brought back kicker Eddy Piñeiro for the 2022 season, releasing Zane Gonzalez in connection with the move. Piñeiro had a successful first season with the Panthers, finishing with a 94.3 field goal percentage and ranking second in team history for a single season with 33 made field goals. Special teams coordinator Chris Tabor reiterated support for Piñeiro, who bounced back from a tough Week 8 performance.