Commanders sign kicker Matt Gay and release Zane Gonzalez, AP source says

By Canadian Press on April 29, 2025.

The Washington Commanders are making an offseason change at kicker, signing veteran Matt Gay and releasing Zane Gonzalez, according to a person with knowledge of the moves.

Another person with knowledge of the deal told The AP that Gay signed a one-year deal worth $5 million with $4.35 million guaranteed. The people spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Tuesday because the moves had not been announced.

Gay spent the past two NFL seasons with the Indianapolis Colts. They cut him earlier this month to save $3 million against the salary cap.

Last season, he made all 28 of his field-goal attempts from 49 yards or shorter and was 33 of 33 on extra points. He was 3 of 9 from 50-plus yards.

Now 31, Gay should stabilize the position for the Commanders after they used four kickers last season and did not pick one in the draft last week. Gay was a Pro Bowl pick in 2021 when he helped the Los Angeles Rams win the Super Bowl.

Gonzalez became Washington’s kicker when Austin Seibert was injured, with Greg Joseph also mixed in after starting with Cade York. Gonzalez made the game-winning field goal at the buzzer to beat Tampa Bay in the wild-card round and went 7 of 8 on the run to the NFC championship game.

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Stephen Whyno, The Associated Press

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