"It took Gonzalez three years to find another gig following his 2021 Panthers cameo; he did not kick during the 2022 or '23 seasons. But the persistent specialist became part of Washington's kicker carousel last year. The Commanders stuck with Gonzalez to close the season and re-signed him in March, but they moved on for in free agency this past offseason."
"The Falcons did end up cutting Koo, their kicker since 2019, but Romo became their replacement. Romo went 11 of 14 on field goals and made 12 of 13 extra points. Of course, the miss proved costly in a 24-23 loss to the Patriots. Romo also missed a field goal inside of 40 yards this season. Last year as a Vikings fill-in, Romo 11-for-12 and 7-for-8 on PATs."
The Falcons are making a second kicking change this season, waiving Parker Romo after a missed extra point and signing veteran Zane Gonzalez. Gonzalez worked out for Atlanta and will replace Romo; he last kicked for Washington in 2024. Gonzalez did not play in 2022-23 after a 2021 Panthers cameo but re-emerged with Washington, going 5-for-7 on field goals and 7-for-8 in the playoffs, and 27-for-27 on PATs between regular season and playoffs. Romo was 11-for-14 on field goals and 12-for-13 on PATs but missed a crucial PAT and an inside-40 field goal. Atlanta previously cut Younghoe Koo and has practice-squad kickers Lenny Krieg and Ben Sauls.
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