Zane Gonzalez
29-Year-Old
Free Agent
Questionable
Injury Calf
Est. Return 6/15/2024
2023 Kicking Stats
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0.0
50+
0
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2024 Projections
Let go by San Fran
The 49ers released Gonzalez (calf) from injured reserve Tuesday with an injury settlement, David Lombardi of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
After suffering a calf strain in San Francisco's Aug. 25 preseason finale, Gonzalez was moved to injured reserve last week ahead of final roster cutdowns. The transaction would have kept Gonzalez out for the rest of the season, but by agreeing to the settlement, he'll be able to hit the open market and sign with a team as soon as he's healthy. The move also clears cap space for San Francisco and leaves practice-squad member Matthew Wright as the top challenger to Jake Moody (quadricep) for the 49ers' kicking duties. Moody is the only kicker on the 53-man roster at the moment, but the 49ers could elevate Wright from the practice squad for the Week 1 game against Pittsburgh if there's any concern about the former's health.
After suffering a calf strain in San Francisco's Aug. 25 preseason finale, Gonzalez was moved to injured reserve last week ahead of final roster cutdowns. The transaction would have kept Gonzalez out for the rest of the season, but by agreeing to the settlement, he'll be able to hit the open market and sign with a team as soon as he's healthy. The move also clears cap space for San Francisco and leaves practice-squad member Matthew Wright as the top challenger to Jake Moody (quadricep) for the 49ers' kicking duties. Moody is the only kicker on the 53-man roster at the moment, but the 49ers could elevate Wright from the practice squad for the Week 1 game against Pittsburgh if there's any concern about the former's health.
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Could get new opportunity
Several teams are interested in signing Gonzalez after cut-down day, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Gonzalez is in camp with the 49ers, though the kicking job in San Francisco will belong to rookie Jake Moody barring injury. That will result in Gonzalez getting cut, but it sounds as if several teams are ready to offer him a new contract. Gonzalez has struggled with consistency in recent campaigns, though he's converted 80.5 percent of his field-goal attempts and 94.8 percent of his extra-point attempts across his career.
Gonzalez is in camp with the 49ers, though the kicking job in San Francisco will belong to rookie Jake Moody barring injury. That will result in Gonzalez getting cut, but it sounds as if several teams are ready to offer him a new contract. Gonzalez has struggled with consistency in recent campaigns, though he's converted 80.5 percent of his field-goal attempts and 94.8 percent of his extra-point attempts across his career.
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The 49ers traded with the Panthers for Gonzalez this offseason after Robbie Gould declined to re-sign with the team. The former appeared set to take over as the team's kicker, but San Francisco then used a third-round pick on Jake Moody during this year's draft. It would be foolish for the front office to burn such a high pick on a player they don't plan on keeping past training camp, so Gonzalez may find himself on yet another team by Week 1.
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Placed on injured reserve
The 49ers placed Gonzalez (calf) on injured reserve Tuesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
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Out a few weeks
Coach Kyle Shanahan said Saturday that Gonzalez will be sidelined for a few weeks due to a calf injury, Josh Dubow of The Associated Press reports.
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Will not return Friday
Gonzalez will not return to Friday's preseason finale against the Chargers due to a calf injury, Lindsey Pallares of the 49ers' official site reports.
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Dealt to 49ers
Gonzalez, who previously appeared set to be released by the Panthers, was instead traded to the 49ers on Friday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
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Set to be released
The Panthers are slated to release Gonzalez, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
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