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Falcons Sign Kicker Zane Gonzalez, Release Ta'Quon Graham Before Berlin Trip

Atlanta seeks steadier kicking after Parker Romo's missed PAT before facing the 7-2 Colts in Berlin.

Jan 18, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA;  Washington Commanders punter Zane Gonzalez (47) makes a field goal against the Washington Commanders during the second quarter at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: David Reginek-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Atlanta added Gonzalez to the 53-man roster after a Tuesday workout and created the spot by releasing defensive lineman Ta'Quon Graham.
  • The move follows the team placing kicker John Parker Romo on waivers after his missed extra point in Sunday's 24-23 loss at New England.
  • The Falcons have dropped three straight to fall to 3-5, with their kickers 13-for-17 on field goals entering Week 10 against Indianapolis in Germany.
  • Gonzalez appeared in six games for Washington in 2024, going 5-for-7 on field goals and perfect on 19 extra points after not playing in 2022 or 2023.
  • For his career, Gonzalez is 96-for-120 on field goals and 146-for-153 on PATs, with distance splits of 33-for-46 from 40–49 yards and 11-for-19 from 50-plus, and a career long of 57 yards in 2021.