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Saints sign veteran kicker Daniel Carlson

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Saints signed K Daniel Carlson, formerly of the Raiders.

It would appear that the winner of the kicking competition that took place in training camp between Tanner Brown and Charlie Smyth is the man who wasn’t there. Carlson, who has remained unsigned since his contract with the Raiders expired at the end of last season, is now expected to take over as the Saints’ starting kicker for the season. Currently the 10th-most accurate kicker in NFL history, Carlson converted 22-of-27 field goal attempts last season, with three of his misses coming from 50-plus yards. Carlson still possesses one of the biggest legs in the league and should benefit from kicking in the friendly confines of the Superdome this season.

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Charlie Smyth

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Saints waived Charlie Smyth.

New Orleans signed Smyth to a three-year deal last December, so it’s a bit of a surprise to see him cut so soon. One of Tanner Brown or Daniel Carson will serve as the team’s kicker this season. An Irish native, Smyth joined the league as an International Pathway player, meaning the Saints can get a roster exemption for him if they choose to keep him on their practice squad.
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Charlie Smyth converted 5-of-6 field goal attempts in the Saints’ Week 16 win against the Jets.

Smyth was busy in Sunday’s easy win over the Jets, as the Saints stalled out on three red zone possessions. Smyth has now made nine of his ten field goal tries over four games with the Saints and profiles as a decent Week 17 option against the Titans.
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Saints signed K Charlie Smyth to a three-year contract.

The kicker from Northern Ireland made his NFL debut just last month and now sticks with the Saints for the next three seasons. Smyth is 4-fo-5 in field goal attempts and has hit all five point after tries. The specifics of the contract are not yet available.
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Saints elevated K Charlie Smyth from the practice squad.

Smyth nailed a 56-yard field goal in his NFL debut in Week 13, and the product of Ireland will once again handle kicking duties for the Saints in Week 14 against the Buccaneers. His strong leg and New Orleans’ inability to complete drives makes him worthy of consideration for those who get added points for lengthier field goals.
Randy Bullock

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The Giants brought in kickers Randy Bullock, Zane Gonzalez, Riley Patterson and Tanner Brown for a workout Monday.

The Giants are going to be without Graham Gano for a few weeks, so the team needs a short-term fill-in. Bullock served as a replacement for the Giants last year, so it would seem he would have a leg up — pun kind of intended — for the gig.
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Saints signed K Charlie Smyth.

Smyth joined the NFL through the International Player Pathway. Only 22 years old, he grew up watching American football but has an extensive soccer background as well. He only started practicing NFL kicks in August but has already been recorded making field goals from 60 yards out. Though Smyth is unlikely to replace Blake Grupe, the latter was a dismal 30-of-37 of his field goal tries in 2023. Smyth will at least give the Saints a way to challenge Grupe in camp.
Daniel Carlson

LV Kicker #2

ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports K Daniel Carlson (groin) will kick in Week 8 against the Lions, barring setback.

Carlson was deemed a true game-time decision but appears to be up to the task to kick on Monday night. Groin injuries can be tricky for a kicker, which could influence Josh McDaniels’ tendencies near the outer portions of field goal range tonight. Even so, the Raiders have struggled in the red zone to the tune of a 41.67 percent red zone touchdown rate, meaning Carlson could still find his way into field goal attempts against the stout Lions defense.
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NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reports Daniel Carlson (groin) “figures to be a game-time decision” for the Raiders’ Week 8 matchup against the Lions.

The name to know here is James McCourt. McCourt is the kicker the Raiders promoted from the practice squad prior to Monday night’s contest against the Lions. Fantasy managers who weren’t prepared to be without Carlson could conceivably pivot to McCourt if they need a few points from a kicker to push them across the finish line this week. Fantasy managers don’t need to react just yet, as Carlson’s status will be confirmed in the coming hours, but if he can’t go, McCourt is almost certainly available in every league.
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Raiders signed K Daniel Carlson to a four-year, $18.4 million extension through 2025.

Carlson is playing 2021 on the restricted free agent tender. After flaming out with the Vikings, Carlson has found a long-term home with Vegas. He’s 27-of-30 (90%) on field goals this season and has missed just two of his 25 extra points. At $4.6 million per year, Carlson is the league’s third-highest paid kicker.
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Raiders re-signed K Daniel Carlson to a one-year, $3.384 million contract.

This is Carlson officially signing his second round restricted free agent tender. Carlson converted 94.3 percent of his 2020 field goal attempts after he was a far worse 73.1 percent in 2019. Carlson was 4-of-4 beyond 50 yards last season as he quietly finished as fantasy’s fourth highest scoring kicker thanks largely to the NFL’s seventh most attempts. He’ll likely be overdrafted in seasonal leagues this season. Coach Jon Gruden evidently believes the 26-year-old is his “kicker of the future.”

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Jaylin Noel

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NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport said he “would not be surprised” if Texans WR Jaylin Noel is more involved in Week 2 against the Bengals.

Rapoport adds that Noel is “really talented.” We agree, but the Texans have consistently played WR Xavier Hutchinson ahead of him. Noel, 24, is an explosive player, and the Texans will be looking for playmakers to contribute with WR Nico Collins (hamstring) sidelined this week. Noel is officially on the boom-bust FLEX radar in Week 2 against the Bengals.
- Nic Bodiford

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Kayshon Boutte

HOU Wide Receiver #14
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NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport said Texans WR Kayshon Boutte could be used “a lot” in Week 2 against the Bengals.

Rapoport’s full quote is winding and hyperbolic, but it sounds like Boutte will be a featured receiver if the Texans believe he is ready to handle that role with WR Nico Collins (hamstring) sidelined. Rapoport notes that Boutte played in “the same” offensive scheme during his time with the Patriots, so adjusting to his new team’s playbook theoretically should have been easy. That said, Boutte caught just one pass last week. He can be treated as a volatile but viable FLEX starter in Week 2.
- Nic Bodiford

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Andrew Thomas

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Giants LT Andrew Thomas (ankle) was limited on Friday.

Giants RG Francis Mauigoa (shoulder) was limited as well. Both offensive linemen are on track to face the Rams in Week 2’s Monday Night Football game, which is good news for QB Jaxson Dart.
- Nic Bodiford

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Jordan Whittington

LA Wide Receiver #88
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Rams WR Jordan Whittington (quad) did not practice on Friday.

Whittington is WR1 Puka Nacua’s direct backup, and Nacua appeared on the injury report today with a hip injury. Neither player practiced. This situation is worth monitoring closely.
- Nic Bodiford

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Tua Tagovailoa

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Falcons QB Tua Tagovailoa (oblique) is doubtful for Week 2 against the Panthers.

The Falcons have already named QB Cooper Rush (back) the Week 2 starter. Tagovailoa would only serve as a backup if he is somehow active. He does not need to be rostered in 12-team leagues.
- Nic Bodiford

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Jalen McMillan

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Buccaneers WR Jalen McMillan (knee) is questionable to play in Week 2 against the Browns.

This is a little surprising. The Buccaneers seem to be taking it very slowly as they bring McMillan back from his knee injury. At this point, he must be treated as being truly questionable to play. He is a boom-bust FLEX if active.
- Nic Bodiford

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Jalen Carter

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Eagles DT Jalen Carter (wrist) was removed from the injury report and will play in Week 2 against the Titans.

Eagles CB Cooper DeJean (calf/abdomen) was also cleared to play, though S Andrew Mukuba (knee) is questionable to play after logging a limited session on Friday. The Eagles’ D/ST should have a decent week against the Titans.
- Nic Bodiford

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Jakobi Meyers

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Jaguars WR Jakobi Meyers (thumb) was removed from the injury report and will play in Week 2 against the Broncos.

Meyers was limited to two targets last week, but he made the most of them by catching both for 40 yards and one touchdown. The Jaguars face the Broncos’ stout defense this week, but the Jaguars’ ascending passing offense can hold its own. Treat Meyers as a FLEX starter again in Week 2.
- Nic Bodiford

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Brian Thomas

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Jaguars WR Brian Thomas (shoulder) was removed from the injury report and will play in Week 2 against the Broncos.

Thomas missed a little time in Week 1 after landing on his injured shoulder, but was able to return. The Jaguars’ X-receiver could face Broncos CB Pat Surtain on the perimeter this week, but he should get a few chances to make big plays downfield. He remains a FLEX starter in Week 2.
- Nic Bodiford

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Jadeveon Clowney

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Texans ruled out EDGE Jadeveon Clowney (knee) for Week 2 against the Bengals.

Clowney bagged two quarterback pressures and one sack last week. His absence in Week 2 is a plus for Bengals QB Joe Burrow, who logged two limited sessions with back tightness this week before practicing in full.
- Nic Bodiford

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