Saints signing two-time All-Pro kicker Daniel Carlson, per report
The Saints are signing kicker Daniel Carlson, according to Jordan Schultz, who reports the deal via sources. Carlson arrives in New Orleans carrying two first-team All-Pro selections and a reputation as one of the strongest legs in footbal…
The Saints are signing kicker Daniel Carlson, according to Jordan Schultz, who reports the deal via sources. Carlson arrives in New Orleans carrying two first-team All-Pro selections and a reputation as one of the strongest legs in football. The former Raiders kicker brings experience to New Orleans, which had been holding a competition between Tanner Brown and Charlie Smyth.
Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report): Sources: The #Saints are signing 2x All-Pro K Daniel Carlson. Carlson has one of the biggest legs in the league, connecting on 34 FGs of 50+ yards during his #Raiders’ tenure — including five last season.
The numbers behind that reputation are substantial: per Schultz, Carlson connected on 34 field goals of 50-plus yards during his Raiders tenure, including five last season alone — long-range reliability that few kickers in the league can match.
Nick Underhill (@nick_underhill): Saints being proactive at kicker. Probably the biggest hole on the roster right now
With cutdown day approaching and Week 1 right behind it, the signing stabilizes the position battle before the final preseason game with an experienced veteran. For a Saints team still sorting out its offense under Kellen Moore, removing the kicking question entirely is one variable this staff no longer has to manage.