Charlie Smyth - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Signed to Saints' practice squad Smyth was signed to the Saints' practice squad Monday, Ross Jackson of WWL Louisiana reports.

Impact Smyth was waived by the team Sunday, but he ultimately went unclaimed, freeing him up to return to the team's practice squad. The kicker missed his only field-goal attempt, a 56-yard try, during the preseason with New Orleans. He did operate as the team's starting kicker for the final six regular-season games in 2025, going 12-for-16 on field-goal tries while making all 13 of his PATs. Smyth will now operate as a fallback option for the Saints if starting kicker Daniel Carlson doesn't work out in 2026.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Loses kicking competition Smyth was waived by the Saints on Sunday, Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football reports.

Impact Smyth served as the Saints' kicker for the final six games of the 2025 regular season, but he has failed to make the team heading into the 2026 campaign. Even with Smyth out of the mix, the Saints still have two options left at kicker in Daniel Carlson and Tanner Brown.

AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE

Titans cut quarterback Will Levis, Giants keep Odell Beckham Jr. as NFL teams trim their rosters

Quarterback Will Levis was waived by the Tennessee Titans on Sunday, while Odell Beckham Jr. made the New York Giants

AUGUST 30 • Associated Press

Saints add Carlson for kicking competition The Saints signed Daniel Carlson to a contract Monday, and Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports that the move indicates that Smythe may not be New Orleans' kicker for the upcoming...

Impact Smythe joined New Orleans in 2024 through the International Player Pathway and took over as the team's kicker over the final five games of the 2025 regular-season, going 12-for-16 on field-goal attempts and 13-for-13 on extra-point tries. However, Smythe was unable to separate himself from Tanner Brown in the kicking competition in training camp, and the Saints have elected add Carlson into the mix. The Saints should confirm who their kicker is for the regular season following Friday's preseason finale against the Cowboys.

AUGUST 25 • ROTOWIRE

4 biggest winners (and 2 losers) in Saints preseason opener Ty Chandler and Zach Wilson were two of the biggest winners in the New Orleans Saints preseason debut. On the other hand, Charlie Smyth did...

AUGUST 16 • WHODATDISH.COM

Zach Wilson stands out for the Saints in a 24-20 preseason loss to the Jaguars

Zach Wilson is making his case to become the backup to Saints starter Tyler Shough

AUGUST 15 • Associated Press

Saints' key training camp battle has been underwhelming (but they can fix it) The New Orleans Saints are having yet another kicking battle, and this time neither Charlie Smyth nor Tanner Brown has yet to bear fruit.

AUGUST 11 • WHODATDISH.COM

Charlie Smyth on kicker competition, special teams room | Saints Training Camp 2026 New Orleans Saints kicker Charlie Smyth's post-practice interview from the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on July 30, 2026 at Saints Trai...

JULY 30 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Charlie Smyth and Tanner Brown musts prove one thing to earn Saints' trust The New Orleans Saints kicker competition between Charlie Smyth and Tanner Brown is about more than big legs and 60+ yard field goals

JULY 28 • WHODATDISH.COM

To face competition during camp Smythe will enter training camp positioned to compete with Tanner Brown for the No. 1 kicker job, Luke Loffredo of USA Today reports.

Impact Smythe started New Orleans' final six games of the 2025 season, going 12-for-16 on field-goal tries and making all 13 of his extra-point attempts. He first joined the Saints back in 2024 as part of the NFL's International Player Pathway. During training camp and the preseason Smythe will work to outperform Brown, who has spent time on various practice squads in the league (most recently the Rams and Falcons in 2024) but has yet to log a regular-season appearances.

JULY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Saints just put much higher stakes on this training camp battle The Saints just brought in UFL Special Teams Player of the Year Tanner Brown, and he's a legit threat to steal Charlie Smyth's job

JUNE 20 • WHODATDISH.COM

Morning Break: Saints continue offseason work as Charlie Smyth earns praise A collection of headlines and news about the Saints and the NFL for Wednesday, June 10

JUNE 10 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Saints UDFA could be a sneaky pick to win a starting role Mason Shipley is in a prime position to challenge and possibly take the job from Saints kicker Charlie Smyth

MAY 5 • WHODATDISH.COM

Saints Among Several Teams to Meet with Intriguing Iowa Kicker Drew Stevens The New Orleans Saints currently have one kicker under contract as the offseason programs approach. That kicker, Charlie Smyth, played just...

MARCH 28 • SI.COM

Photos: Charlie Smyth walks in Irish Channel Parade 2026 New Orleans Saints kicker Charlie Smyth joined members and fans at the annual Irish Channel parade on Saturday, March 14, 2026 as they celeb...

MARCH 15 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Saints kicker Charlie Smyth is ready to get back to work ahead of the 2026 season Saints kicker is locked in on honing his craft in the NFL offseason

MARCH 13 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Super Bowl LX Radio Row with Michael McQuaid, Baron Davis, and Tom Pelissero | Saints Podcast New Orleans Saints senior writer John DeShazier is on radio row this week at Super Bowl LX to bring you the latest news from around the NFL....

FEBRUARY 4 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Morning Break: Charlie Smyth, Kai Kroeger 2025 Season Recap A collection of headlines and news about the Saints and the NFL for Saturday, January 24

JANUARY 24 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Saints 2025 Season Recap | Specialists Charlie Smyth and Kai Kroeger Smyth garnered international attention as a Gaelic football goalkeeper turned NFL kicker

JANUARY 23 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Photos: Charlie Smyth and Kai Kroeger | 2025 Saints Season Recap Check out photos of New Orleans Saints kicker Charlie Smyth and punter Kai Kroeger in action throughout the 2025 NFL season.

JANUARY 23 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Takes over as Saints' kicker late Smyth went 12-for-16 on field-goal attempts and 13-for-13 on extra-point tries across six games with New Orleans in 2025.

Impact The Northern Irishman joined the Saints in May of 2024 as part of the league's International Player Pathway, but it wasn't until Week 13 of the 2025 season that Smyth made his NFL debut after Balke Grupe was waived by New Orleans in late November. Smyth made quite the NFL debut in Week 13 against the Dolphins, when he nailed his lone field-goal attempt from 56 yards before successfully converting on an onside kick in the fourth quarter. Smyth's best performance came in the Saints' Week 16 win against the Jets, when he went 5-for-6 on field goal attempts and 2-for-2 on point-after tries. The Saints may have found their franchise quarterback in second-round rookie Tyler Shough, and if he can take the next step in his development after a full offseason under head coach Kellen Moore, then Smyth would provide some intriguing fantasy value in 2026, especially with half of his games taking place indoors in the Caesars Superdome.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Falcons beat Saints 19-17 to hand division title to Panthers. Atlanta fires coach and GM hours later

Dee Alford’s red-zone interception stopped a potential go-ahead drive by New Orleans, and the Atlanta Falcons beat the Saints 19-17 to give the NFC South title to the Carolina Pant...

JANUARY 4 • Associated Press

Charlie Smyth hits 29-yard FG to cut Falcons' lead | Saints-Falcons Highlights | 2025 NFL Week 18 New Orleans Saints kicker Charlie Smyth drills a 29-yard field goal to bring the Saints within three points of the Atlanta Falcons in Week 1...

JANUARY 4 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Makes two long FGAs in Week 17 Smyth went 2-for-3 on field-goal attempts and made all four of his PATs in Sunday's 34-26 win over the Titans.

Impact Smyth was able to make multiple field goals for the third straight game. He missed a 43-yard try in the first quarter, but he rebounded well, converting attempts from 56 and 57 yards later in the contest. Smyth has now gone 11-for-14 on field-goal tries, including 6-for-7 from 50-plus yards, while making all 11 of his extra-point attempts over five games with the Saints this season.

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Tyler Shough rallies the Saints with a big second half to beat the Titans 34-26

Tyler Shough threw a 10-yard touchdown pass to Kevin Austin Jr. with 6:22 left to put New Orleans Saints ahead to stay as they rallied from a 13-point deficit to beat the Tennessee...

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

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Titans cut quarterback Will Levis, Giants keep Odell Beckham Jr. as NFL teams trim their rosters

Zach Wilson stands out for the Saints in a 24-20 preseason loss to the Jaguars

Falcons beat Saints 19-17 to hand division title to Panthers. Atlanta fires coach and GM hours later

Tyler Shough rallies the Saints with a big second half to beat the Titans 34-26