Charlie Smyth Named Starting Kicker for Saints Against Browns

New Orleans Saints head coach Kellen Moore confirmed that practice squad kicker Charlie Smyth will take over starting kicking duties for Sunday's game against Cleveland. The move follows Tuesday's release of veteran Daniel Carlson, who struggled with a 66 percent field goal conversion rate. Smyth, a 25-year-old Northern Ireland native, converted 12 of 16 field goals and all 13 extra point attempts as the Saints' starter during the 2025 season.