Smyth to return as starting Saints kicker on Sunday

New Orleans Saints head coach Kellen Moore confirms Charlie Smyth will start as kicker against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday. Smyth returned to the New Orleans Saints' practice roster for the NFL season New Orleans Saints head coach Kellen Moore has confirmed Charlie Smyth will start as kicker against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday. Smyth had been on the Saints' practice squad with Daniel Carlson earning the starting slot for the season, but inconsistent form saw the 31-year-old's contract terminated earlier this week. On Monday, Moore said he would "evaluate" the situation and at Wednesday's news briefing, he announced Smyth will start against the Browns at the Caesars Superdome this week.

"[There have been] tough decisions. Daniel has made some really big kicks for us – it's just the consistency thing. I just felt this is the best decision for our football team going forward. "These things are never easy, but Charlie has done this for us at the backend of last year, so he will be ready to go." Smyth, a former Gaelic footballer from Mayobridge in County Down, made his NFL debut last season but returned to the practice roster after the Saints elected to bring in Carlson for the start of the current campaign after spending five seasons with the Las Vegas Raiders. Carlson had a success