Miami Dolphins holder Matt Haack (2) throws a touchdown pass to Miami Dolphins kicker Jason Sanders (7) on a fake field goal attempt in the second quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles in Miami Gardens, Dec. 1, 2019. Allen Eyestone via Imagn Content Services, LLC

Paying Tribute to Two Former Longtime Dolphins Players

Originally posted on Miami Dolphins on SI
By Jake Mendel | Last updated Mar 8, 2026 10:30 AM ET

The Miami Dolphins said goodbye to two of their longest-tenured players Friday, releasing kicker Jason Sanders and fullback Alec Ingold.

Sanders and Ingold spent a combined 12 seasons with the Dolphins organization. Sanders, a 2020 All-Pro, appeared in 116 games for the franchise after being selected in the seventh round of the 2018 NFL draft. Ingold, a three-time team captain, spent four seasons with Miami after signing as a free agent in 2022.

Sanders Closes His Chapter in South Florida

Sanders converted at least 81 percent of his field goal attempts in five of his seven seasons as Miami’s kicker. He was at his best during his 2020 All-Pro season, when he made 36 of 39 field goal attempts, including 8 of 9 from at least 50 yards.

Sanders holds the franchise record with 27-straight made field goals, and his 84.6 field goal percentage is the best in Dolphins history. His 826 total points rank third in team history, and his 187 made field goals trail only Orlindo Mare, who made 245 during his 10 seasons with Miami.

“To the Miami Dolphins organization, coaches, staff, and teammates, after eight amazing years in Miami, it is hard to put into words what this journey has meant to me,” Sanders wrote on Instagram. “I have loved every single moment of being a Dolphin, and I am grateful to have called Hard Rock Stadium my home for the past eight years.”

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One year earlier, Sanders made all three of his field goal attempts in Miami’s Week 18 11-6 win over the New York Jets. His 50-yard field goal with 18 seconds left broke a 6-6 tie before an end-of-game safety sealed the win, which sent the Dolphins to the playoffs for the first time since 2016.

“To the fans, thank you for your support over the years and all of the memories that I’ll never forget,” Sanders wrote. “While this chapter in South Florida is coming to a close, I look forward to what’s next.”

Earlier in his career, Sanders was involved in “Mountaineer Shot,” which was named the NFL play of the year for the 2019 season. In Week 13 against the Philadelphia Eagles, Matt Haack threw a touchdown pass to Sanders in the second quarter of Miami’s 37-31 win.

The fourth-down play marked the first time a punter threw a touchdown pass to a kicker.

Haack to @jasonsanderss for the Mountaineer Shot!

The @Bridgestone Clutch Performance Play of the Year.

: #NFLHonors | Tonight at 8PM ET on FOXpic.twitter.com/Qb82d2X8gn
— Miami Dolphins (@MiamiDolphins) February 1, 2020

Sanders was unable to play in 2025 due to a preseason hip injury, but made 37 of 41 field goal attempts in 2024. His 90.2 field goal percentage was the second-highest of his career, and he converted 12 of 14 attempts from at least 50 yards.

Ingold Grateful for His Time in Miami

Like Sanders, Ingold reflected on his time in Miami in a social media post.

“From the moment we arrived, you welcomed me and my family with open arms,” he wrote on Instagram. “I’m grateful for the fans, the community, my teammates, coaches, and support staff whom made our time here purposeful.”