Smyth waived by New Orleans Saints - but NFL dream not over
Kicker Charlie Smyth has been waived by the New Orleans Saints ahead of the new NFL season after losing a kicking competition with Dan Carlson.
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"Competition for places in the NFL is just the way it is in this business."
— Charlie Smyth , Athlete
Key People
Former kicker for the New Orleans Saints who was succeeded by Charlie Smyth.
Charlie Smyth is a kicker for the New Orleans Saints in the NFL.
Daniel Carlson is a two-time All-Pro kicker who has played in the NFL since 2018.
Former Louisville Kings kicker competing for a spot on the New Orleans Saints' roster.
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Kicker Charlie Smyth has been waived by the New Orleans Saints ahead of the new NFL season after losing a kicking competition with Dan Carlson.
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