Saints sign Daniel Carlson to compete with Charlie Smyth as kicker
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 7:07 AM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026
The New Orleans Saints have signed two-time All-Pro kicker Daniel Carlson to provide competition for Charlie Smyth in the starting kicker position. Smyth has struggled recently, missing a field goal in the pre-season and facing competition from Tanner Brown, who also missed an attempt in a pre-season game. This move follows Smyth's solid performance last season, where he converted 12 of 16 field goals. The Saints will play their final pre-season game against the Dallas Cowboys this weekend before starting the regular season against the Detroit Lions on September 13.
- •Carlson is a two-time All-Pro kicker signed by the Saints.
- •Smyth missed his only field goal attempt in pre-season so far.
- •Tanner Brown also missed a field goal in a recent pre-season game.
- •The Saints face the Cowboys in their final pre-season game this weekend.
- •The regular season begins for the Saints on September 13 against the Lions.
- 7:07 AMYahoo Sports — Smyth to have more competition for Saints role
- 7:07 AMBBC Sport — Smyth to have more competition for Saints role
"The New Orleans Saints sign two-time All-Pro kicker Daniel Carlson to compete with Charlie Smyth for the side's starting kicker position.
"The New Orleans Saints sign two-time All-Pro kicker Daniel Carlson to compete with Charlie Smyth for the side's starting kicker position.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 25, 2026, 7:07 AMSmyth to have more competition for Saints role
The New Orleans Saints sign two-time All-Pro kicker Daniel Carlson to compete with Charlie Smyth for the side's starting kicker position.
- BBC SportAug 25, 2026, 7:07 AMSmyth to have more competition for Saints role
The New Orleans Saints sign two-time All-Pro kicker Daniel Carlson to compete with Charlie Smyth for the side's starting kicker position.
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