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Saints release veteran kicker Daniel Carlson after he posted 2nd-worst FG% in NFL

The Saints cut veteran kicker Daniel Carlson, citing his league‑worst field‑goal rate, as they reshuffle the roster to fix a sputtering offense.

By · Published November 4, 2026  17:36 UTC · Updated November 4, 2026  17:36 UTC

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  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 5 distinct news outlets with 5 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 3.
  • Primary Driver: The Saints cut veteran kicker Daniel Carlson, citing his league‑worst field‑goal rate, as they reshuffle the roster to fix a sputtering offense.
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Carlson’s departure follows a season in which he posted the second‑worst field‑goal percentage in the NFL, a statistic highlighted by ESPN. The move reflects concerns about his recent performance. Subsequent coverage framed the release within a broader roster overhaul.

Canal Street Chronicles described the Tuesday changes as a set of important moves, while NOLA.com noted the Saints’ rushing offense was struggling and that the team was bringing a familiar running back back into the mix. NewOrleansSaints.com reported the addition of running back Audric Estimé from waivers, linking his signing to the roster adjustments. Outlets differ in emphasis rather than factual conflict; AL.com and ESPN focused on the kicker’s release, whereas Canal Street Chronicles and NOLA.com highlighted the broader personnel strategy and offensive concerns.

No source contradicted the termination itself. As of the latest reports, Daniel Carlson is no longer on the Saints’ roster, Audric Estimé has been added, and the team continues to address its rushing challenges.

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The obvious questions

Why did the Saints release Daniel Carlson?

Coverage notes he posted the second‑worst field‑goal percentage in the NFL, which prompted the release.

Which running back did the Saints add after the roster changes?

The team claimed running back Audric Estimé from waivers, as reported by NewOrleansSaints.com.

How was the kicker’s release positioned within the Saints’ overall personnel moves?

Canal Street Chronicles described it as part of a set of important roster moves on Tuesday, and NOLA.com linked the changes to addressing a struggling rushing offense.

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