Kellen Moore, the New Orleans Saints head coach, has confirmed that Charlie Smyth will be the designated kicker for the upcoming Sunday match against the Cleveland Browns.
The decision marks a return to the starting position for the 31-year-old after he was previously held back while Daniel Carlson secured the role earlier in the campaign.
Moore stated that while Carlson had executed several significant kicks during his tenure, the primary issue facing the unit has been maintaining consistency over time.
Carlson's performance metrics included a success rate of 66 per cent across 12 field goal attempts, with his sole perfect game occurring in September when he completed three kicks against the Baltimore Ravens.
Smyth had previously contributed 16 successful extra point attempts out of 18 tries for the Saints, who are currently sitting at two victories from seven games this season.
His contract was terminated on Tuesday following a review of his recent output and the team's overall trajectory during the campaign.
With no additional kickers being recruited to bolster the squad, Smyth is set to lead the kicking unit for the remainder of the fixture list.
The 25-year-old Daniel Carlson had recorded 12 successful field goals out of 16 attempts and went perfect on all 13 extra point opportunities as a starter during last season.
Carlson's NFL debut took place in November, where he established himself as a key component of the offensive strategy before his current contract situation arose.
Moore emphasised that consistency remains the central challenge for the group, noting that individual brilliance has not yet translated into reliable weekly performance.
Smyth is expected to take the field on Sunday with the full squad roster available for selection against the Browns.
The Saints will seek to improve their standing in the league as they prepare for this critical contest at home.