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Miami Dolphins cut struggling PK Riley Patterson, waive CB Storm Duck
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The Miami Dolphins have released struggling place-kicker Riley Patterson and waived cornerback Storm Duck .
They signed kicker Zane Gonzalez to the practice squad and he likely will be activated before Sunday's game at the New York Jets. Gonzalez was with the team in the preseason before suffering an injury.
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Patterson, who has appeared in 66 games in six seasons and has been with Miami for the last two, was 7 of 9 on field-goal attempts and 5 of 6 on extra points this season for the winless Dolphins . The coaching staff also has not been happy with his kickoffs.
"We did try to kick him out of the end zone and that was discussed and just not executed the way that we wanted it to be," Dolphins coach Jeff Hafley said Monday when asked about the team's kickoffs.
Oct 11, 2026; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Dolphins running back Ollie Gordon II (0) celebrates during the first quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Storry-Imagn Images
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MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 11: Ja'marr Chase #1 of the Cincinnati Bengals catches a touchdown pass against Jason Marshall Jr. #4 of the Miami Dolphins during the third quarter at Hard Rock Stadium on October 11, 2026 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
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MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 11: Malik Willis #2 of the Miami Dolphins passes against the Cincinnati Bengals during the second quarter at Hard Rock Stadium on October 11, 2026 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
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Oct 11, 2026; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Dolphins running back Ollie Gordon II (0) runs with the ball past Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Cashius Howell (55) at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Storry-Imagn Images
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Oct 11, 2026; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle B.J. Hill (92) tackles Miami Dolphins quarterback Malik Willis (2) during the first quarter at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Storry-Imagn Images
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Oct 11, 2026; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Dolphins running back Ollie Gordon II (0) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Cincinnati Bengals during the first quarter at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Storry-Imagn Images
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Oct 11, 2026; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle B.J. Hill (92) and safety Jordan Battle (27) tackles Miami Dolphins quarterback Malik Willis (2) during the first quarter at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Storry-Imagn Images
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Oct 11, 2026; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Cincinnati Bengals tight end Mike Gesicki (88) celebrates during the during the first quarter against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Storry-Imagn Images
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Oct 11, 2026; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) throws the ball during the first quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Storry-Imagn Images
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Oct 11, 2026; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Dolphins cornerback JuJu Brents (8) and Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase (1) battle for the ball during the first quarter at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Storry-Imagn Images
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Oct 11, 2026; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Cincinnati Bengals tight end Mike Gesicki (88) celebrates during the during the first quarter against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Storry-Imagn Images
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Oct 11, 2026; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Dolphins quarterback Malik Willis (2) looks to throw the ball against the Cincinnati Bengals during the first quarter at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Storry-Imagn Images
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Oct 11, 2026; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Cincinnati Bengals halfback Chase Brown (30) runs with the ball against Miami Dolphins cornerback Chris Johnson (3) during the first quarter at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
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Oct 11, 2026; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Cincinnati Bengals halfback Chase Brown (30) zis tackled by Miami Dolphins safety Dante Trader Jr. (11) during the first quarter at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Storry-Imagn Images
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Oct 11, 2026; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Dolphins quarterback Malik Willis (2) looks on before the play against the Cincinnati Bengals during the first quarter at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Storry-Imagn Images
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MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 11: Joe Burrow #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals reacts on the line against the Miami Dolphins during the first half at Hard Rock Stadium on October 11, 2026 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
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Oct 11, 2026; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Dohnte Meyers (81) dives with the ball against the Miami Dolphins during the first quarter at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
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MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 11: Malik Willis #2 of the Miami Dolphins hands off to Jaylen Wright #5 of the Miami Dolphins against the Cincinnati Bengals during the first quarter at Hard Rock Stadium on October 11, 2026 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
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Oct 11, 2026; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Dolphins quarterback Malik Willis (2) sets the play against the Cincinnati Bengals during the first quarter at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
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Oct 11, 2026; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Dolphins linebacker Jordyn Brooks (20) tackles Cincinnati Bengals tight end Erick All Jr. (83) during the first quarter at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Storry-Imagn Images
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Oct 11, 2026; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Dolphins quarterback Malik Willis (2) sets the play against the Cincinnati Bengals during the first quarter at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
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Oct 11, 2026; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Dolphins owner and CEO Stephen Ross before the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
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Oct 11, 2026; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; The Miami Dolphins cheerleaders perform during the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
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Oct 11, 2026; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins (5) and Miami Dolphins cornerback JuJu Brents (8) battle for the ball during the second quarter at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Storry-Imagn Images
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Oct 11, 2026; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Dolphins head coach Jeff Hafley looks on during the second quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Storry-Imagn Images
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Oct 11, 2026; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Cincinnati Bengals tight end Tanner Hudson (87) scores a touchdown in front of Miami Dolphins linebacker Willie Gay Jr. (40) during the second quarter at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Storry-Imagn Images
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Oct 11, 2026; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) runs with the ball during the second quarter against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Storry-Imagn Images
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Oct 11, 2026; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Dolphins wide receiver Chris Bell (18) celebrates during the third quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Storry-Imagn Images
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Oct 11, 2026; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Dolphins cornerback Chris Johnson (3) runs with the ball against the Cincinnati Bengals during the third quarter at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Storry-Imagn Images
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Oct 11, 2026; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Dolphins quarterback Malik Willis (2) runs with the ball against the Cincinnati Bengals during the third quarter at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Storry-Imagn Images
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Oct 11, 2026; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Dolphins running back Ollie Gordon II (0) stretches for the end zone against the Cincinnati Bengals during the third quarter at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Storry-Imagn Images
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Oct 11, 2026; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Cincinnati Bengals safety Jordan Battle (27) tackles Miami Dolphins running back Ollie Gordon II (0) during the third quarter at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Storry-Imagn Images
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Oct 11, 2026; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Demetrius Knight Jr. (44) tackles Miami Dolphins wide receiver Chris Bell (18) during the third quarter at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Storry-Imagn Images
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Oct 11, 2026; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Dolphins running back Ollie Gordon II (0) celebrates during the third quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Storry-Imagn Images
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Oct 11, 2026; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Cincinnati Bengals safety Bryan Cook (6) tackles Miami Dolphins wide receiver Chris Bell (18) during the third quarter at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Storry-Imagn Images
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Oct 11, 2026; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Dolphins wide receiver Kevin Coleman Jr. (21) scores a touchdown against the Cincinnati Bengals during the fourth quarter at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
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Oct 11, 2026; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Dolphins tight end Greg Dulcich (85) catches the ball against the Cincinnati Bengals during the third quarter at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Storry-Imagn Images
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Oct 11, 2026; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase (1) celebrates during the third quarter against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Storry-Imagn Images
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MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 11: Ollie Gordon II #0 of the Miami Dolphins is tackled by Myles Murphy #99 of the Cincinnati Bengals in the fourth quarter at Hard Rock Stadium on October 11, 2026 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by JC Ruiz/Getty Images)
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MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 11: Chop Robinson #44 of the Miami Dolphins recovers a fumble in the second quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals at Hard Rock Stadium on October 11, 2026 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by JC Ruiz/Getty Images)
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Oct 11, 2026; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Dolphins quarterback Malik Willis (2) throws the ball against the Cincinnati Bengals during the third quarter at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Storry-Imagn Images
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Miami Dolphins quarterback Malik Willis (2) fumbles the ball as the pocket collapses in the fourth quarter of the NFL Week 5 game between the Miami Dolphins and the Cincinnati Bengals at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026. The Bengals improved to 3-2 on the season with a 31-24 win on the road.
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MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 11: Joe Burrow #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals throws under pressure from Chop Robinson #44 of the Miami Dolphins during the fourth quarter at Hard Rock Stadium on October 11, 2026 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
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Oct 11, 2026; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) hugs Miami Dolphins quarterback Malik Willis (2) after the game at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Storry-Imagn Images
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Miami Dolphins host Cincinnati Bengals in NFL Week 5 action
Oct 11, 2026; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Dolphins running back Ollie Gordon II (0) celebrates during the first quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Storry-Imagn Images
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Oct 11, 2026; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Dolphins running back Ollie Gordon II (0) celebrates during the first quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Storry-Imagn Images
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MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 11: Ja'marr Chase #1 of the Cincinnati Bengals catches a touchdown pass against Jason Marshall Jr. #4 of the Miami Dolphins during the third quarter at Hard Rock Stadium on October 11, 2026 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
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MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 11: Malik Willis #2 of the Miami Dolphins passes against the Cincinnati Bengals during the second quarter at Hard Rock Stadium on October 11, 2026 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
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Miami Dolphins host Cincinnati Bengals in NFL Week 5 action
Oct 11, 2026; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Dolphins running back Ollie Gordon II (0) runs with the ball past Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Cashius Howell (55) at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Storry-Imagn Images
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Miami Dolphins host Cincinnati Bengals in NFL Week 5 action
Oct 11, 2026; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle B.J. Hill (92) tackles Miami Dolphins quarterback Malik Willis (2) during the first quarter at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Storry-Imagn Images
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Miami Dolphins host Cincinnati Bengals in NFL Week 5 action
Oct 11, 2026; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Dolphins running back Ollie Gordon II (0) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Cincinnati Bengals during the first quarter at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Storry-Imagn Images
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Miami Dolphins host Cincinnati Bengals in NFL Week 5 action
Oct 11, 2026; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle B.J. Hill (92) and safety Jordan Battle (27) tackles Miami Dolphins quarterback Malik Willis (2) during the first quarter at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Storry-Imagn Images
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Miami Dolphins host Cincinnati Bengals in NFL Week 5 action
Oct 11, 2026; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Cincinnati Bengals tight end Mike Gesicki (88) celebrates during the during the first quarter against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Storry-Imagn Images
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Miami Dolphins host Cincinnati Bengals in NFL Week 5 action
Oct 11, 2026; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) throws the ball during the first quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Storry-Imagn Images
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Oct 11, 2026; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Dolphins cornerback JuJu Brents (8) and Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase (1) battle for the ball during the first quarter at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Storry-Imagn Images
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Miami Dolphins host Cincinnati Bengals in NFL Week 5 action
Oct 11, 2026; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Cincinnati Bengals tight end Mike Gesicki (88) celebrates during the during the first quarter against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Storry-Imagn Images
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Oct 11, 2026; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Dolphins quarterback Malik Willis (2) looks to throw the ball against the Cincinnati Bengals during the first quarter at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Storry-Imagn Images
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Oct 11, 2026; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Cincinnati Bengals halfback Chase Brown (30) runs with the ball against Miami Dolphins cornerback Chris Johnson (3) during the first quarter at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
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Oct 11, 2026; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Cincinnati Bengals halfback Chase Brown (30) zis tackled by Miami Dolphins safety Dante Trader Jr. (11) during the first quarter at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Storry-Imagn Images
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Miami Dolphins host Cincinnati Bengals in NFL Week 5 action
Oct 11, 2026; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Dolphins quarterback Malik Willis (2) looks on before the play against the Cincinnati Bengals during the first quarter at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Storry-Imagn Images
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MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 11: Joe Burrow #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals reacts on the line against the Miami Dolphins during the first half at Hard Rock Stadium on October 11, 2026 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
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Miami Dolphins host Cincinnati Bengals in NFL Week 5 action
Oct 11, 2026; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Dohnte Meyers (81) dives with the ball against the Miami Dolphins during the first quarter at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
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MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 11: Malik Willis #2 of the Miami Dolphins hands off to Jaylen Wright #5 of the Miami Dolphins against the Cincinnati Bengals during the first quarter at Hard Rock Stadium on October 11, 2026 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
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Oct 11, 2026; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Dolphins quarterback Malik Willis (2) sets the play against the Cincinnati Bengals during the first quarter at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
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Oct 11, 2026; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Dolphins linebacker Jordyn Brooks (20) tackles Cincinnati Bengals tight end Erick All Jr. (83) during the first quarter at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Storry-Imagn Images
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Oct 11, 2026; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Dolphins quarterback Malik Willis (2) sets the play against the Cincinnati Bengals during the first quarter at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
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Oct 11, 2026; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Dolphins owner and CEO Stephen Ross before the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
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Oct 11, 2026; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; The Miami Dolphins cheerleaders perform during the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
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Oct 11, 2026; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins (5) and Miami Dolphins cornerback JuJu Brents (8) battle for the ball during the second quarter at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Storry-Imagn Images
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Oct 11, 2026; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Dolphins head coach Jeff Hafley looks on during the second quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Storry-Imagn Images
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Oct 11, 2026; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Cincinnati Bengals tight end Tanner Hudson (87) scores a touchdown in front of Miami Dolphins linebacker Willie Gay Jr. (40) during the second quarter at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Storry-Imagn Images
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Oct 11, 2026; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) runs with the ball during the second quarter against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Storry-Imagn Images
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Oct 11, 2026; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Dolphins wide receiver Chris Bell (18) celebrates during the third quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Storry-Imagn Images
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Oct 11, 2026; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Dolphins cornerback Chris Johnson (3) runs with the ball against the Cincinnati Bengals during the third quarter at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Storry-Imagn Images
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Oct 11, 2026; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Dolphins quarterback Malik Willis (2) runs with the ball against the Cincinnati Bengals during the third quarter at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Storry-Imagn Images
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Oct 11, 2026; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Dolphins running back Ollie Gordon II (0) stretches for the end zone against the Cincinnati Bengals during the third quarter at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Storry-Imagn Images
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Oct 11, 2026; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Cincinnati Bengals safety Jordan Battle (27) tackles Miami Dolphins running back Ollie Gordon II (0) during the third quarter at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Storry-Imagn Images
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Oct 11, 2026; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Demetrius Knight Jr. (44) tackles Miami Dolphins wide receiver Chris Bell (18) during the third quarter at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Storry-Imagn Images
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Oct 11, 2026; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Dolphins running back Ollie Gordon II (0) celebrates during the third quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Storry-Imagn Images
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Oct 11, 2026; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Cincinnati Bengals safety Bryan Cook (6) tackles Miami Dolphins wide receiver Chris Bell (18) during the third quarter at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Storry-Imagn Images
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Oct 11, 2026; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Dolphins wide receiver Kevin Coleman Jr. (21) scores a touchdown against the Cincinnati Bengals during the fourth quarter at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
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Oct 11, 2026; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Dolphins tight end Greg Dulcich (85) catches the ball against the Cincinnati Bengals during the third quarter at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Storry-Imagn Images
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Oct 11, 2026; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase (1) celebrates during the third quarter against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Storry-Imagn Images
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MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 11: Ollie Gordon II #0 of the Miami Dolphins is tackled by Myles Murphy #99 of the Cincinnati Bengals in the fourth quarter at Hard Rock Stadium on October 11, 2026 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by JC Ruiz/Getty Images)
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MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 11: Chop Robinson #44 of the Miami Dolphins recovers a fumble in the second quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals at Hard Rock Stadium on October 11, 2026 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by JC Ruiz/Getty Images)
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Oct 11, 2026; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Dolphins quarterback Malik Willis (2) throws the ball against the Cincinnati Bengals during the third quarter at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Storry-Imagn Images
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Miami Dolphins quarterback Malik Willis (2) fumbles the ball as the pocket collapses in the fourth quarter of the NFL Week 5 game between the Miami Dolphins and the Cincinnati Bengals at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026. The Bengals improved to 3-2 on the season with a 31-24 win on the road.
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MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 11: Joe Burrow #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals throws under pressure from Chop Robinson #44 of the Miami Dolphins during the fourth quarter at Hard Rock Stadium on October 11, 2026 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
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Oct 11, 2026; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) hugs Miami Dolphins quarterback Malik Willis (2) after the game at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Storry-Imagn Images
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For his career, Patterson converted 97-of-112 career field goal attempts (86.6 percent), along with 148-of-154 extra points (96.1 percent).
Gonzalez was signed by Miami as an unrestricted free agent in March. He spent the offseason program and training camp with the team. He has appeared in 78 career games in seven seasons with Cleveland (2017-18), Arizona (2018-20), Carolina (2021), Washington (2024) and Atlanta (2025). Gonzalez has converted 115 of 142 career field goal attempts (81 percent), including 59 of 82 from 40-plus yards (72 percent), along with 163 of 171 extra points (95.3 percent).
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Duck was waived off the Physically Unable to Perform list. He had a promising rookie season in 2024 but had been sidelined by a season-ending knee injury suffered against the New York Jets in October 2025 that carried over to training camp when he went on the PUP list. He had been practicing for the last two weeks and this was the week the Dolphins faced a decision on whether to activate or release him.
The Dolphins also announced that Rodney McGraw had been added to the active roster off the practice squad and fellow edge Andre Jones Jr. had been waived.
Sep 13, 2026; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Miami Dolphins kicker Riley Patterson (47) kicks a field goal int he second quarter against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Brytus-Imagn Images
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