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Saints Sign All-Pro Kicker Carlson
24 Aug
Summary
- All-Pro kicker Daniel Carlson was signed by the New Orleans Saints.
- Carlson spent eight seasons with the Las Vegas Raiders.
- His signing adds pressure to the Saints' current kicker competition.
The New Orleans Saints have bolstered their training camp kicking competition by signing veteran kicker Daniel Carlson. Carlson, a former All-Pro, spent the last eight seasons with the Las Vegas Raiders before his release in March. He achieved first-team All-Pro honors in 2022 after leading the NFL in scoring in 2020.
Carlson's signing comes as the Saints have faced challenges with their kicking game. Last season, Blake Grupe led the league in missed field goals before being released. Charlie Smyth was elevated, and he has since been competing with Tanner Brown throughout training camp. Brown made kicks in the preseason opener, but missed in the second game.
With roster cutdown day approaching, Carlson's presence immediately impacts the competition, particularly for Brown. Smyth, who is part of the NFL's International Player Pathway Program, might secure a practice squad spot without counting against the roster limit if Carlson wins the job.
