It's finally here. We are only days away from training camp! We've spent the last two weeks previewing the Dolphins 91-man roster, position-by-position, and today we wrap it up with the specialists.
Specialists
Dolphins training camp 2026 features four specialists with a kicking competition between incumbent Riley Patterson and free agent signee Zane Gonzalez.
The Cast (in numerical order):
- 45 Zane Gonzalez (K)
- 46 Tucker Addington (LS)
- 47 Riley Patterson (K)
- 48 Bradley Pinion (P)
- Special Teams Coordinator Chris Tabor
Patterson signed with the Dolphins following an injury to Jason Sanders during the 2025 preseason. Patterson went on to convert a career-high 93.1% of his kicks with just two misses on 29 attempts. He was also good on 97.1% of his point-after tries, making 34 of 35.
Gonzalez signed in March after a nine-game run with the Falcons last season. He made 19 of his 22 field goals, an 86.4% success rate. Gonzalez is a nine-year veteran and spent time in Carolina with new Dolphins special teams coordinator Chris Tabor.
Bradley Pinion is the new Dolphins punter. One of the biggest (6-5, 265 pounds) and most experienced (a 12-year veteran) punters in the league, Pinion was with the Falcons for the last four years. He has appeared in 179 games of experience with 750 career punts and a 40.0 net punt average, in addition to 804 kickoffs.
Tucker Addington is back with the Dolphins. He was on the Miami practice squad in 2024 with three gameday elevations. Addington has since been on the Jaguars, Texans and Steelers practice squads and active rosters.
You can watch the specialists and all the Miami Dolphins at training camp, starting Sunday, Aug. 2, at the Baptist Health Training Complex. While admission and parking are free for all training camp practices, fans are encouraged to RSVP here or by visiting the 2026 Miami Dolphins training camp page in order to receive the latest attendance information, schedule updates, learn about exclusive giveaways and more. Learn more.
2026 Training Camp
Throughout the nine public practice days, including an exclusive Season Ticket Member Day, a Stadium Practice, and a Joint Practice with the New York Giants, fans got an up-close look at the team's emerging talent and what's in store for the season ahead. Fans enjoyed daily activations, alumni appearances, interactive experiences, grand prize opportunities, and exclusive Training Camp merchandise giveaways, with the first 1,000 guests each day receiving a limited-edition item. Training Camp brought the South Florida community together to celebrate the return of football.
The 2026 Miami Dolphins Training Camp presented by Baptist Health has officially come to a close.
While Training Camp has come to an end, the excitement is just beginning. We can't wait to see you at Hard Rock Stadium this season as the Miami Dolphins take the field and continue the journey. Join us throughout the season to experience Dolphins football live at Hard Rock Stadium.
