Charlie Smyth returns as Saints starting kicker against Browns
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 4, 2026, 10:29 PM
Last updated Nov 4, 2026
New Orleans Saints head coach Kellen Moore announced that Charlie Smyth will start as kicker against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday. Smyth returns to the position after Daniel Carlson's contract was terminated earlier this week due to inconsistent performance. Carlson made 66% of his field goal attempts this season before being replaced. Smyth, who previously started last season, made 12 of 16 field goals and was successful on all 13 extra point attempts. His return comes as the Saints look to improve their record of two wins from seven games this season.
- •Charlie Smyth starts as kicker for the Saints against the Browns.
- •Daniel Carlson was dropped after inconsistent performances this season.
- •Smyth had a successful prior season with 12 of 16 field goals made.
- •The Saints have only two wins in seven games this year.
- •Moore confirmed Smyth's readiness at a Wednesday news briefing.
- 10:29 PMYahoo Sports — Kellen Moore confirms Charlie Smyth will kick for the Saints this week
- 9:56 PMBBC Sport — Smyth to return as starting Saints kicker on Sunday
"New Orleans Saints head coach Kellen Moore confirms Charlie Smyth will start as kicker against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday.
"The Saints released veteran kicker Daniel Carlson on Tuesday.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsNov 4, 2026, 10:29 PMKellen Moore confirms Charlie Smyth will kick for the Saints this week
The Saints released veteran kicker Daniel Carlson on Tuesday.
- BBC SportNov 4, 2026, 9:56 PMSmyth to return as starting Saints kicker on Sunday
New Orleans Saints head coach Kellen Moore confirms Charlie Smyth will start as kicker against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday.
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