New Orleans Saints release kicker Charlie Smyth before roster cut deadline

The New Orleans Saints released kicker Charlie Smyth on August 30, 2026, ahead of the league's deadline for roster cuts. Smyth joined the team as a training camp contender but faced competition from multiple kickers, including Mason Shipley, Tanner Brown, and Daniel Carlson. While the release removes him from the active roster, the organization intends to pursue a spot for him on the practice squad. Under the International Pathway Program, the team can retain him on the practice squad without utilizing a standard roster spot. The team remains in the process of finalizing its kicking position before the upcoming season.

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