Raiders Evaluate Kicker Position as Daniel Carlson Hits Free Agency

Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson is set to become an unrestricted free agent, leaving the team to decide whether to re-sign the veteran or pursue new options. Carlson, who has been with the team since 2018, saw his conversion rate dip to 81.5% in 2025. With new special teams coordinator Joe DeCamillis leading the unit, the Raiders are also scouting top 2026 draft prospects like Trey Smack and Kansei Matsuzawa to potentially address the position.