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.

Smythe will take over for the recently released Daniel Carlson. A native of Northern Ireland, Smythe went 12-for-16 on field goals over six games for the Saints in 2025.

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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.

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.

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

Jordyn Tyson

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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

Jordyn Tyson

WR NO

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.