Kicker Nate Kaeding has been signed to replace injured Dan Carpenter.Fantasy Spin:Kaeding, formerly of the San Diego Chargers, was perfect on the season in three games, 7-for-7 on field goal tries and 6-for-6 on extra points, before an injury put him on the sidelines.
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Also, hearing Josh McDaniels’ interest in Browns isn’t as strong as you might think. And that San Diego could be interested in him.
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Miami signs Nate Kaeding; Carpenter on IR
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Dolphins Place PK Dan Carpenter On I.R., Sign PK Nate Kaeding
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