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Saints Release Kicker Daniel Carlson After Seven Games This Season
Carlson made 8 of 12 field goals for New Orleans, which could turn to Charlie Smyth against Cleveland, ESPN and NBC Sports reported.
The New Orleans Saints released kicker Daniel Carlson on Tuesday, Nov. 3, after seven games, ESPN and NBC Sports reported.
Carlson, who signed with the Saints in late August after eight seasons with the Las Vegas Raiders, made 8 of 12 field goals this season, both outlets reported. NBC Sports said all four misses came from 50 yards or more. ESPN noted one of them, from 52 yards, came in a 16-10 loss to the Steelers in Paris.
Practice squad kicker Charlie Smyth is in line to kick Sunday against the Browns, according to ESPN, while NBC Sports said he could be the next man up. ESPN said Smyth made 12 of 16 field goals over the final six games of last season.
Saints coach Kellen Moore said Monday the team has to keep evaluating its field goal opportunities, ESPN reported. The team started the season 2-5 and is coming out of its bye week, ESPN reported.
Sources
- ESPN, Nov. 3, 2026: Saints release veteran kicker Daniel Carlson after 7 games <https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/50372284/saints-release-veteran-kicker-daniel-carlson-7-games>
- NBC Sports, Nov. 3, 2026: Saints release Daniel Carlson after seven games <https://www.nbcsports.com/fantasy/football/player-news/2026-11-03/saints-release-daniel-carlson-after-seven-games>
This article was drafted with automated tools from the sources listed, checked by a review pass, and published by Daniel Varrone. Corrections: editor@monochromechronicles.com
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