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The Browns are expected to move on from Gonzalez and add a new kicker to the roster ahead of Thursday's game against the Jets, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

The decision comes as little surprise after Gonzalez missed four kicks -- two extra-point tries and two field-goal attempts -- during the Browns' 21-18 loss to the Saints on Sunday. After a shaky rookie season in which he converted on only 75 percent of his tries from the field, Gonzalez had entered the 2018 campaign with little margin of error and squandered any job security he held in two weeks. According to Mike Garafolo of NFL Network, veteran kickers Blair Walsh and Cairo Santos have scheduled workouts Monday with the Browns. Cleveland could audition additional kickers in the next day or two before likely settling on an option for Week 3.

Elliott missed his only field-goal try in the Eagles' 27-21 loss to the Buccaneers on Sunday but was 3-for-3 on extra-point attempts.

Elliott hit the right upright on a 42-yard kick that would have pulled the Eagles to within 10 points at the half. The Memphis product wasn't the only kicker who struggled Sunday, as it seemed to spread like an epidemic around the league. On the bright side, he should start to see more opportunities once Carson Wentz (knee) returns, possibly as soon as Week 3's home tilt with the Colts.

Bryant converted on his only field-goal attempt of the afternoon and made all four of his extra-point tries as the Falcons defeated the Panthers 31-24 on Sunday.

After missing a Week 1 extra-point try against Philadelphia -- his first since November of 2016 -- the wily veteran Bryant was not going to allow it to happen again Sunday, as he was sharp as usual in knocking down a 44-yard attempt to even the Falcons with Carolina midway through the first quarter. It will be intriguing to see how Atlanta does in getting down into scoring range against a so far-surprisingly shoddy Saints defense that allowed the eight-fewest points to kickers in 2017.

Coach Sean McVay said he isn't sure how much time Zuerlein (groin) will miss, Rich Hammond of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.

McVay suggested the Rams may sign another kicker, hinting that Zuerlein is in danger of missing at least one game. The team turned to punter Johnny Hekker for a chip-shot field goal and a PAT after Zuerlein suffered the groin injury during Sunday's 34-0 win over the Cardinals.

Myers missed a PAT but converted field goals of 55 and 41 yards in Sunday's 20-12 loss to the Dolphins.

All of Myers' kicks came after halftime, as the Jets were shut out in the first half. He converted all six of his extra-point attempts last week after struggling on them last season, so Myers continues to be an enigma who seems to struggle more with gimmes than long-distance kicks.

Fairbairn converted both extra-point kicks and was one for two in field-goal attempts in Sunday's 20-17 loss to the Titans in Week 2.

Fairbairn connected from 34 yards and was short on a 54-yarder. He's got the leg to make it from that distance, as evidenced by his being three for four from beyond 50 yards in 2017.

Zuerlein (groin) won't return to Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Lindsey Thiry of ESPN.com reports.

In Zuerlein's absence, punter Johnny Hekker took over the team's kicking duties Sunday. Look for the Rams, as well as a couple of other NFL teams that dealt with kicker issues in Week 2, to look into free agents in the coming days. Available options include, Kai Forbath, Dan Bailey, Cairo Santos, Roberto Aguayo and former Raider Giorgio Tavecchio.

Gonzalez missed two of four field goals and two extra-point attempts during Sunday's 21-18 loss to the Saints.

The Browns may be in the market for a new kicker after Gonzalez kicked away Cleveland's first win in over a year. The second-year kicker missed an extra point to give the Browns a lead with just over a minute left in the fourth quarter, only to miss a game-tying 52-yarder with 18 seconds left. He also missed a field goal in overtime in Week 1. Gonzalez dealt with his fair share of struggles in 2017 and doesn't seem to have made any improvements in the offseason, leaving one to wonder if he's kicked his final game as a member of the Browns.

Zuerlein suffered a groin injury during Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Lindsey Thiry of ESPN.com reports.

With Zuerlein hurting and questionable to return to the game, punter Johnny Hekker figures to be the team's emergency kicker.

Tucker converted his lone field-goal attempt and both extra-point attempts during Thursday's 34-23 loss to the Bengals.

Tucker's field goal came from 55 yards, as he continues to illustrate his accuracy from long distance. The Ravens offense had two turnovers on downs at Cincinnati's 38- and 44-yard lines, which limited Tucker's opportunities.