Daniel Carlson

Free Agent None
Place Kicker #2

Personal

Age	31
Birthdate	January 23, 1995
Height	6'5"
Weight	215 lb

Draft

College	Auburn
Year	2018
Pick	Round: 5, Overall: 167
Team	MIN

Fantasy Value

Player News

Daniel Carlson: Saints release kicker Daniel Carlson

The New Orleans Saints have released kicker Daniel Carlson, according to Luke Johnson of The New Orleans Times-Picayune. Carlson has had some issues so far in 2026, converting just eight of his 12 field goal attempts and 16 out of 18 extra point tries. The 31-year-old has been solid from shorter distances, but he's made just three out of his seven attempts from 50-plus yards out this season. 25-year-old kicker Charlie Smyth is currently on the Saints practice squad and could be in line for a promotion to the active roster ahead of New Orleans' Week 9 matchup against the Cleveland Browns. Smyth appeared in six games for New Orleans last season, making 12 out of 16 field goal attempts and all 13 of his extra-point tries.

Nov. 3, 2026 11:22 AM EST

Player Stats

YEAR	TM	GM	Kicking
YEAR	TM	GM	FGM	FGA	FG%	EPM	EPA	EP%
2018	2TM	12	17	21	81.0	24	24	100.0
2019	LV	16	19	26	73.1	34	36	94.4
2020	LV	16	33	35	94.3	45	47	95.7
2021	LV	16	35	38	92.1	28	31	90.3
2022	LV	16	32	35	91.4	34	35	97.1
2023	LV	16	24	28	85.7	29	29	100.0
2024	LV	16	32	38	84.2	21	23	91.3
2025	LV	16	18	23	78.3	21	22	95.5
2026	NO	1	1	2	50.0	3	3	100.0