Saints sign two-time All-Pro kicker Daniel Carlson, reports say
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - The Saints are signing former Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson, according to an ESPN report.
NFL insiders Mike Garafolo and Ian Rapoport reported the move Monday (Aug. 24).
A new kicker in New Orleans. https://t.co/F8uyPQvzhY
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) August 24, 2026
Carlson, 31, played collegiately at Auburn from 2013-17 before being drafted in the fifth round of the 2018 draft by Minnesota.
He was cut by the Vikings after missing three field-goal attempts in a 2018 game, and landed with the Raiders. Carlson became a two-time All-Pro with the Raiders and tied for the NFL scoring lead in 2020-21.
The Saints had been trying to decide between kicker candidates Charlie Smyth and Tanner Brown so far this preseason.
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