New Orleans Saints waive kicker Charlie Smyth
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 7:31 PM
Last updated Aug 30, 2026
The New Orleans Saints released kicker Charlie Smyth ahead of the upcoming NFL season. The 25-year-old Northern Irish athlete, who joined the team through the international player pathway, struggled during the pre-season with misses against the Jacksonville Jaguars and other roster challenges. Daniel Carlson, a two-time All-Pro kicker, secured the roster spot after a successful performance in the Saints' 27-24 pre-season victory over the Dallas Cowboys. Despite the release, Smyth remains eligible for practice squad consideration or potential signing by other NFL teams. The Saints are scheduled to open their regular season against the Detroit Lions on September 13.
- •New Orleans Saints waived kicker Charlie Smyth following a competitive pre-season.
- •Daniel Carlson outperformed Smyth and Tanner Brown to earn the kicking role.
- •Smyth converted 12 of 16 field goals during the previous season.
- •The Saints begin their regular season on September 13 against the Detroit Lions.
- •Smyth is eligible to be signed to the Saints' practice squad as an international pathway player.
- 7:31 PMYahoo Sports — Kicker Smyth waived by New Orleans Saints
- 7:23 PMBBC Sport — Smyth waived by New Orleans Saints - but NFL dream not over
"Kicker Charlie Smyth has been waived by the New Orleans Saints ahead of the new NFL season after losing a kicking competition with Dan Carlson.
"Kicker Charlie Smyth has been waived by the New Orleans Saints ahead of the new NFL season after losing a kicking competition with Dan Carlson.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 7:31 PMKicker Smyth waived by New Orleans Saints
Kicker Charlie Smyth has been waived by the New Orleans Saints ahead of the new NFL season after losing a kicking competition with Dan Carlson.
- BBC SportAug 30, 2026, 7:23 PMSmyth waived by New Orleans Saints - but NFL dream not over
Kicker Charlie Smyth has been waived by the New Orleans Saints ahead of the new NFL season after losing a kicking competition with Dan Carlson.
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