The Miami Dolphins have officially elevated kicker Zane Gonzalez and running back Carlos Washington Jr. from their practice squad to the active roster ahead of Sunday’s Week 9 showdown against the Detroit Lions. The 1-6 Dolphins will host the 5-2 Lions at Hard Rock Stadium, marking their first meeting since the 2022 season. By promoting these two players, Miami now has 55 players available for its game-day roster, aiming to inject fresh energy into a struggling offense.
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Gonzalez, 31, returns to the active roster for the third and final time this season. Since rejoining the practice squad last month, the veteran kicker has converted two of his three field goal attempts and all five extra points. This elevation serves as a critical decision point for the front office; if Miami intends to keep Gonzalez as their primary kicker, they must sign him to the 53-man roster before Week 10, as practice squad players are limited to three elevations per season.
Washington, 27, marks his second elevation to the active roster after previously being waived from the 53-man roster earlier this month. The running back, who arrived in May but initially failed to make the team out of training camp, will provide additional depth at the backfield. With Miami seeking to turn its season around, the inclusion of Washington and the potential long-term commitment to Gonzalez signals a strategic push to stabilize key positions before the final stretch of the regular season.
Source: Yahoo Sports
