Saints try out kicker Tanner Brown after UFL championship win
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 8:06 PM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
Tanner Brown, fresh off winning a UFL title with the Louisville Kings, is trying out for the New Orleans Saints. During the UFL season, he converted 25 of 28 field goals and excelled in the playoffs, including multiple 60-yard kicks. Brown previously had a brief NFL stint with the Los Angeles Rams and Atlanta Falcons. The Saints are evaluating his potential amidst competition from other kickers, including Charlie Smyth and Mason Shipley. The outcome of the tryout could lead to an invitation for training camp.
- •Tanner Brown helped the Louisville Kings win the UFL championship.
- •He made 25 of 28 field goals during the UFL regular season.
- •Brown was perfect on field goals during the playoffs.
- •The Saints are evaluating multiple kickers at minicamp.
- •Brown previously played for the Rams and Falcons in the NFL.
- 3:23 PMYahoo Sports — Saints sign UFL kicker to a two-year deal after impressive playoff run
- 8:06 PMYahoo Sports — Saints try out a new kicker fresh off winning UFL championship
"Tanner Brown earned a two-year deal with the New Orleans Saints after his impressive UFL playoff run. But he still needs to win a kicking competition.
"A couple of 60-yard field goals from Tanner Brown helped power the Louisville Kings to a UFL title. Now he's trying out for the New Orleans Saints.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 19, 2026, 3:23 PMSaints sign UFL kicker to a two-year deal after impressive playoff run
Tanner Brown earned a two-year deal with the New Orleans Saints after his impressive UFL playoff run. But he still needs to win a kicking competition.
- Yahoo SportsJun 16, 2026, 8:06 PMSaints try out a new kicker fresh off winning UFL championship
A couple of 60-yard field goals from Tanner Brown helped power the Louisville Kings to a UFL title. Now he's trying out for the New Orleans Saints.
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