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Saints Sign Charlie Smyth to Three-Year Deal, Add Kicker to 53-Man Roster

NFL elevation limits forced the move, setting up his fourth straight start against the Jets.

Overview

  • The 24-year-old from Northern Ireland secured a multi-year contract after three practice-squad elevations exhausted his temporary call-ups.
  • Smyth has converted nine of his 10 kicks across three games, including a last-second winner against the Panthers.
  • He debuted in November with a 56-yard field goal and an executed onside kick after joining via the International Player Pathway Program in March 2024.
  • Smyth won the job over Cade York following the Saints’ decision to waive Blake Grupe, who later joined the Colts.
  • The deal makes him available for Sunday’s game against the Jets and the season finale at the Titans.