Set to kick for Saints in Week 9
The Saints plan to elevate or sign Smyth off their practice squad to handle kicking duties in Sunday's game against the Browns, Ross Jackson of WWL Louisiana reports.
Daniel Carlson handled kicking duties for the Saints through their first seven games, but after he misfired on four field-goal tries and two extra-point attempts, he was released Monday. The Saints will now give Smyth another look, after he had served as their kicker in the final six games of last season before being cut loose following the preseason. Smyth fared well in his first taste of NFL action in 2025, going 12-for-16 on field goals and 13-for-13 on extra points, with two of his misses coming from beyond 50 yards.
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Alvin Kamara
DNP due to rest, back
Kamara (rest/back) didn't practice Wednesday.
Charlie Smyth
Officially taking over as kicker
Coach Kellen Moore announced Wednesday that Smyth will be the Saints' kicker in Week 9, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.
Jordyn Tyson
Limited in return Wednesday
Tyson (hamstring) turned in a limited practice Wednesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Travis Etienne Jr.
Not practicing yet
Head coach Kellen Moore said Wednesday that the Saints haven't opened Etienne's (hamstring) practice window just yet, Jeff Nowak of WWL Louisiana reports.
Jordyn Tyson
Returning to practice Wednesday
Tyson (hamstring) is slated to resume practicing with the Saints on Wednesday, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.
Audric Estimé
Scooped up by Saints
The Saints claimed Estime off waivers from the Browns on Tuesday.
Travis Etienne Jr.
Chance to practice in Week 9
Head coach Kellen Moore said that Etienne (hamstring) will be evaluated Monday before the Saints make a determination whether he practices this week, Ross Jackson of WWL Louisiana reports.
Jordyn Tyson
Uncertain to practice this week
Saints head coach Kellen Moore said that the Saints will decide by Wednesday whether to open Tyson's (hamstring) 21-day practice window this week, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.
Jordyn Tyson
Could debut in Week 9
Tyson (hamstring) could be reinstated from injured reserve and make his season debut as soon as next Sunday versus the Browns, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Noah Fant
Another quiet performance Sunday
Fant gathered in all two targets for 11 yards during Sunday's 16-10 defeat against Pittsburgh.