Kicker Charlie Smyth has been waived by the New Orleans Saints forward of the brand new NFL season.
Smyth, a former Gaelic footballer from Mayobridge in Northern Eire, was the incumbent coming into pre-season having assumed the position from Blake Grupe in November.
The 25-year-old made 12 of 16 subject targets and was profitable on every of his 13 extra-point makes an attempt as a starter final season.
However, after a blended pre-season for Smyth and elevated competitors on the Saints’ kicking roster, two-time All-Professional kicker Daniel Carlson seems to have been given the nod.
Within the Saints’ ultimate pre-season match in opposition to the Dallas Cowboys on Friday, Smyth kicked one further factors however Carlson landed two subject targets, together with the successful factors from 53 yards within the 27-24 victory.
Regardless of the blow, it doesn’t imply that Smyth’s NFL journey has come to an finish.
As he got here by way of the NFL’s worldwide participant pathway, he may very well be retained on the Saints’ apply roster as IPP gamers don’t depend in direction of the 16-player restrict.
He may additionally turn into an choice for one more NFL staff in the event that they really feel that Smyth may add to their roster.
Groups have till Monday at 17:00 BST to signal launched gamers to their rosters, and from there groups can start to signal gamers to their apply squads.
