Dolphins, Bills hold multiple kicker tryouts amid injuries

The Miami Dolphins are actively searching for a temporary kicker following Jason Sanders' placement on injured reserve due to a hip injury that will sideline him for at least the first four games of the 2025 season. The team held tryouts with four veteran kickers—Riley Patterson, Eddy Piñeiro, Zane Gonzalez, and Greg Joseph—with Patterson emerging as the frontrunner due to his strong performance during the workout. Patterson, who has played for multiple NFL teams, is noted for his accuracy inside 50 yards but has struggled with longer-range kicks. The Dolphins have not included a kicker on their initial 53-man roster, suggesting they may opt to sign Patterson to the practice squad and elevate him on game days as needed. Meanwhile, the Buffalo Bills also held a tryout featuring Piñeiro, Gonzalez, and Joseph to assess their kicker situation after Tyler Bass missed most of training camp with an injury and struggled with field goal accuracy. Both teams are evaluating multiple experienced kickers to address immediate needs caused by injuries to their starters.