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Saints to sign K Daniel Carlson

The New Orleans Saints are adding a proven kicker to their roster, shaking up the kicking competition.

By · Published August 24, 2026  20:26 UTC · Updated August 26, 2026  22:40 UTC

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The New Orleans Saints will soon have a new kicker. Daniel Carlson, a two-time All-Pro, is set to join the team. Carlson is leaving the Las Vegas Raiders, where he had been the primary kicker. The Saints are adding him to bolster their kicking competition.

The move is expected to impact the team's kicking dynamics. Carlson's signing is confirmed by multiple outlets, including ESPN and NBC Sports. The New Orleans Times-Picayune notes that Carlson is a well-established veteran. The Raiders Wire notes that Carlson is an All Pro.

The Saints have not yet specified how this will affect their current kicking roster. The team's kicking competition is now more crowded, with Carlson's addition. The next steps for the Saints involve integrating Carlson into the team and determining his role in the kicking competition.

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Who is Daniel Carlson?

Daniel Carlson is a two-time All-Pro kicker who was previously with the Las Vegas Raiders.

Why are the Saints signing Daniel Carlson?

The Saints are signing Carlson to bolster their kicking competition.

What impact will Carlson's signing have on the Saints?

Carlson's signing is expected to shake up the kicking competition within the Saints' roster.

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