Carlson Stuns Saints in Preseason Finale | New Orleans Saints News

Daniel Carlson stunned everyone by winning the Saints’ kicker job in a flash—joining just days before the preseason finale, he nailed clutch 38- and 53-yard field goals to seal the win and earn his spot over Charlie Smyth and Tanner Brown. A former two-time All-Pro, Carlson’s instant impact forced tough calls from Coach Kellen Moore, who praised all three kickers but ultimately chose Carlson for his game-winning moments. Meanwhile, Smyth was released but re-signed to the practice squad with an international exemption twist. The Saints also made roster moves, bringing in Mason Murphy and Colby Wooden while releasing Treyton Welch and Kevin Austin—though they hope to bring them back on the practice squad. With the final roster still shaping up, the team waits to see if Alvin Kamara and Cameron Jordan can return for Week 1, as both sit out this week recovering. And with three quarterbacks locked in, Moore says all earned their spots—so expect more clarity as the season opener nears. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/cde1d5a685e2542e