replacing incumbent Dan Carpenter, who was out with a groin injury. He missed two of three field goals as a Dolphin, making a 45-yard attempt while missing from 41 and having a 46-yard attempt blocked. His career percentage dropped to 86.2, falling to second behind Mike Vanderjagt (86.5). Retirement On April 2, 2013, Kaeding signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. However, he suffered another groin injury during the offseason. On May 2, he retired from the NFL, citing "chronic issues" with his groin muscle. In 2019, he worked with the Minnesota Vikings as a part-time kicking consultant. Personal life In January 2008, Kaeding began writing weekly movie reviews for CorridorBUZZ, a daily arts & entertainment web site serving the Iowa City/Cedar Rapids, Iowa corridor. He co-owns a restaurant in Iowa City called Short's Burgers as well, as another named Pullman Bar and Diner. Nate and his wife, Samantha (née Gervich), have two sons, Jack and Wyatt, and a daughter, Tess. Notes References External links 1982 births Living people American football placekickers Iowa Hawkeyes football players Miami Dolphins players San Diego Chargers players All-American college football players American Conference Pro Bowl players Sportspeople from Iowa City, Iowa Players of American football from Iowa Iowa City West High School alumni