MARCH 5, 2021 • AZCARDINALS.COM
ZANE GONZALEZ #47 - KICKER - WASHINGTON COMMANDERS
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Zane Gonzalez Released Ahead Of Free Agency Kicker had been set to enter open market on March 17
Claybon: Cardinals cutting kicker Zane Gonzalez after three seasons NFL Network's Patrick Claybon shares the Arizona Cardinals are cutting kicker Zane Gonzalez after three seasons.
MARCH 5, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Arizona Cardinals releasing kicker Zane Gonzalez, per report The Arizona Cardinals releasing kicker Zane Gonzalez, according to a report.
MARCH 5, 2021 • AZCENTRAL.COM
Shifts to IR The Cardinals placed Gonzalez (back) on injured reserve Saturday.
Impact Gonzalez will be forced to miss the final three games of the regular season due to his back injury. Through 12 appearances with the Cardinals this season, Gonzalez has converted 16 of 22 field-goal attempts (73 percent) and 38 of 39 extra-point tries. In a corresponding move, Arizona elevated Mike Nugent.
DECEMBER 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Not playing Week 15 The Cardinals have ruled Gonzalez (back) out for Sunday's game against the Eagles, Katherine Fitzgerald of The Arizona Republic reports.
Impact Gonzalez didn't practice in any fashion Wednesday through Friday, so he'll be sidelined for a second straight game while he contends with the back issue. In Gonzalez's stead, Mike Nugent will likely be elevated from the practice squad once again to handle kicking duties for Arizona. Nugent proved to be a capable replacement in the Cardinals' Week 14 win over the Giants, knocking down all four of his field-goal tries and both of his point-after attempts.
DECEMBER 18, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Sits out again Thursday Gonzalez (back) didn't practice Thursday, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Impact Gonzalez was seen working out on the side during the open portion of the session, setting the stage for his second straight DNP. He'll have one more chance to prove the health of his back this week, but if he's unable to do so the Cardinals are poised to elevate Mike Nugent from the practice squad for Sunday's game against the Eagles.
DECEMBER 17, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Not practicing with main group Gonzalez (back) was spotted working off to the side Thursday and looks set to go down as a non-participant at practice, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Impact While it's somewhat encouraging that Gonzalez wasn't absent from practice entirely, the kicker will likely need to join the main group in some fashion Friday to have a shot at playing Sunday against the Eagles. If Gonzalez is sidelined for a second straight week, however, the Cardinals would likely call up Mike Nugent from the practice squad to handle kicking duties.
DECEMBER 17, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Held out of practice Wednesday Gonzalez (back) was a non-participant at Wednesday's practice, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Impact A late addition to the injury report last week due to a back injury, Gonzalez was ruled out prior to this past Sunday's game versus the Giants. Now that he's absent entirely to begin Week 15 prep, he may be trending toward a second straight DNP. If Gonzalez sits out Sunday against the Eagles, the Cardinals will turn to practice squad member Mike Nugent at kicker.
DECEMBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Murray throws TD, Cards end 3-game skid, beat red-hot Giants
Haason Reddick had a franchise-record five sacks and the Arizona Cardinals spoiled the return of Giants quarterback Daniel Jones by moving back into a playoff spot with a 26-7 vict...DECEMBER 13, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Colts have left tackle Castonzo, LB Okereke vs. Raiders
Indianapolis left tackle Anthony Castonzo and starting linebacker Bobby Okereke are both active for the Colts’ visit to the Las Vegas RaidersDECEMBER 13, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Downgraded to out Gonzalez (back) will not play Sunday against the Giants.
Impact It appears as if the back injury that landed Gonzalez on the injury report Friday is more serious than first thought. Mike Nugent was called up from the practice squad in a corresponding move and will look to correct a troublesome kicking situation for the Cardinals.
DECEMBER 12, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
DeAndre Hopkins, Kenyan Drake, Zane Gonzalez questionable for Cardinals vs. Giants Kliff Kingsbury sounds optimistic about Hopkins and Drake.
DECEMBER 11, 2020 • USATODAY.COM
Added to injury report Gonzalez was added to the injury report Friday with a back injury, listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Giants, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports...
Impact It's already been a rough year for Gonzalez, whose six missed field goals this season have included two in the final minutes of close games. In any case, the Cardinals figure to promote Mike Nugent from the practice squad before Sunday if they have real concern about Gonzalez's availability.
DECEMBER 11, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Giants QB Jones practices, questionable vs. Cardinals
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones is listed as questionable for the game against the Arizona Cardinals on SundayDECEMBER 11, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Arizona Cardinals right to stick by Gonzalez for now Arizona Cardinals kicker Zane Gonzalez has had a rough couple of weeks Arizona Cardinals fans are calling for his job. They have every righ...
DECEMBER 9, 2020 • RAISINGZONA.COM
Will remain Arizona's kicker Coach Kliff Kingsbury said Monday that Gonzalez is still the Cardinals' kicker, Kevin Zimmerman of ArizonaSports.com reports.
Impact Gonzalez missed a 48-yard field goal -- his only attempt of the afternoon -- in Sunday's 38-28 loss to the Rams. The fourth-year kicker has made just 16 of 22 field-goal tries (73 percent) this season, including key misses that directly cost the team wins. Nevertheless, Kingsbury is reiterating his confidence in Gonzalez, hoping he can get back to the 2019 form, when he hit 89 percent of field-goal attempts. The Cardinals travel to New York to face the Giants in Week 14.
DECEMBER 7, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Skidding Cardinals running out of time to get back on track
Arizona’s once-rolling offense has hit the skids the past couple of weeksDECEMBER 7, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
The Latest: Pats' Newton hits rushing TDs milestone for QBs
Cam Newton is the first quarterback in league history with four games in a season with multiple rushing touchdownsDECEMBER 6, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rams, Cardinals meet in crucial NFC West December showdown
The Arizona Cardinals and Los Angeles Rams meet on Sunday in a big NFC West game for both teamsDECEMBER 3, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Former NFL kicker Jay Feely knows what Cardinals' Zane Gonzalez is going through, offers advice Zane Gonzalez is going through a tough week after missing a potential game-winning kick for the Cardinals. Jay Feely knows the feeling all t...
DECEMBER 1, 2020 • AZCENTRAL.COM
Costly misfire Sunday Gonzalez connected on one of two field-goal attempts and both extra-point tries in Sunday's 20-17 loss to the Patriots.
Impact The Cardinals rolled out Gonzalez to try a 45-yard field goal to put the team up three points with 1:47 remaining in regulation. The 25-year-old pushed the kick wide right, providing the Patriots with a chance to win the game. As time expired in the fourth quarter, Patriots kicker Nick Folk drilled a 50-yarder to hand the Cardinals another heartbreaking defeat. This is the second time in four weeks that Gonzalez has missed a key field-goal try, as he left a potentially game-tying 49-yard attempt short in the Week 9 loss to the Dolphins as well. He's now 16-for-21 on field goals this year, and he's connected on just 10 of 15 tries from beyond 40 yards. Job security is a legitimate question right now.
NOVEMBER 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Regression on offense, special teams hurting Cardinals
The Cardinals are regressing on offense and special teams at a bad timeNOVEMBER 30, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kliff Kingsbury Not Worried About Zane Gonzalez's Confidence Cardinals kicker has missed three late-game kicks, including go-ahead field goal against Patriots
NOVEMBER 30, 2020 • AZCARDINALS.COM
Patriots' goal-line stand proves key win over Cardinals
The Patriots have had several moments this season when they haven’t been able to make a big play when they’ve needed to in close gamesNOVEMBER 30, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Pats keep playoff hopes alive with 20-17 win over Cardinals
Nick Folk kicked a 50-yard field goal as time expired, and the New England Patriots rallied in the second half to beat the Arizona Cardinals 20-17NOVEMBER 29, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
