Blow for Smyth as New Orleans Set to Sign Kicker Carlson
The Saints turn to a veteran after Tanner Brown and Charlie Smyth failed to settle the kicking job during nearly a month of camp competition.
- On Monday, the New Orleans Saints agreed to sign two-time All-Pro kicker Daniel Carlson, ending the training camp competition between Charlie Smyth and Tanner Brown, as reported by NFL Network's Mike Garafolo and Ian Rapoport.
- Following an unsuccessful training camp competition, the front office moved to secure Carlson after neither Smyth nor Brown established themselves, with both kickers struggling during preseason including a 34-0 defeat to the Rams.
- The 31-year-old Carlson is a two-time All-Pro with a career field goal accuracy rate of 86.9%, having been drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in 2018 before joining the Las Vegas Raiders.
- Although Smyth's 'IPP status' makes him a candidate for retention, his position as starting kicker is now uncertain; Smyth led the Saints to four wins last season in six starts.
- With 53-man roster cuts approaching, the Saints aim to address the team's 'Red Zone Stall' issue, where drives stalled at the 30-yard line, by avoiding last season's kicking inconsistencies.
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Former Auburn kicker Daniel Carlson picked up by the New Orleans Saints
One of the league’s most consistent kickers appears to have a new home. Daniel Carlson, a former Auburn star has signed with the New Orleans Saints. According to NFL Media, the Saints have had two kickers on their roster and appear to not be sold on either Tanner Brown or Charlie Smyth. The signing of the former All-Pro kicker who has spent eight seasons with the Minnesota Vikings and Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders means one or both of them may be ou…
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