Charlie Smyth competes for Saints kicking job in training camp
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 9:55 AM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
As the New Orleans Saints prepare for the 2026 NFL season, kicker Charlie Smyth emerges as a key player to watch. With just 39 days until their season opener against the Detroit Lions on September 13, Smyth faces competition in training camp from Tanner Brown, the UFL Special Teams Player of the Year. After a strong performance last season, converting 12 of 16 field goal attempts, Smyth seeks to secure his position on the roster. The Saints retained him on their practice squad in previous years, and his path to the NFL has been unique, transitioning from Gaelic football to American football. Training camp will determine who earns the kicking role for the upcoming season.
- •Smyth is entering his third training camp with the Saints.
- •He converted 12 of 16 field goal attempts last season.
- •Smyth previously played Gaelic football before joining the NFL.
- •Tanner Brown is competing against Smyth for the kicking position.
- •The Saints open their season on September 13 against the Lions.
- 9:55 AMYahoo Sports — Countdown to Kickoff: Charlie Smyth is the Saints Player of Day 39
"After responding well in his first NFL opportunity, Charlie Smyth faces a battle in training camp for the New Orleans Saints kicking job.
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