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Saints Stick With Charlie Smyth as Starting Kicker for Trip to Buccaneers

Moore framed the move as part of a development phase following Blake Grupe’s exit.

Overview

  • Kellen Moore confirmed, “We’ll go with Charlie,” for Sunday’s game at Tampa Bay.
  • On debut at Miami, the 24-year-old hit a 56-yard field goal and executed an onside kick in a 21-17 loss.
  • Cade York remains on the practice squad after being signed following Grupe’s waiver.
  • Special teams coordinator Phil Galiano credited Smyth’s GAA background for the onside technique, a play recovered roughly 7% of the time this season.
  • Smyth joined New Orleans through the NFL International Player Pathway in March 2024 after serving on the practice squad behind Grupe; the Saints are 2-10.