Fansided · Nov 3
Saints release Daniel Carlson in a move that was long overdue
Kellen Moore finally made the decision we have been patiently, or impatiently, waiting for the New Orleans Saints to make. The team let go of kicker Daniel Carlson, which points to Charlie Smyth taking over as the starting kicker. If that wasn't enough, the Saints also brought back Audric Estime has the corresponding move to releasing Carlson.
Carlson had been the worst kicker in the NFL this year, and anyone who has been worse than him had already lost their job. He struggled with field goals and extra points, and he’s shown zero reason to inspire confidence.
