New Orleans Saints Release Kicker Daniel Carlson
The New Orleans Saints have released former Auburn kicker Daniel Carlson, with the team's special teams coordinator stating the decision was made because the situation "didn’t work out" as intended and the timing was right to make a change.
Mobile Pensacola, AL, November 5, 2026 — The New Orleans Saints have made a roster move, releasing kicker Daniel Carlson. Carlson, who previously played collegiately at Auburn, is no longer with the team.
The decision to part ways with Carlson was communicated by the team’s special teams coordinator. According to the coordinator, the move was a result of the situation not proceeding as the team had hoped. The coordinator stated, “the situation didn’t work out” as intended.
Additionally, the special teams coordinator indicated that the timing of the decision was deemed appropriate for making a personnel change. “the timing was right to make a change,” the coordinator explained.
Specific details regarding the exact circumstances that led to Carlson’s release, beyond the general statement provided by the special teams coordinator, were not immediately available. The contractor’s name, Daniel Carlson, is explicitly mentioned. No dates for the release or for Carlson’s tenure with the team were provided in the summary. Information regarding specific performance metrics, reasons for the situation not working out as intended, or the team’s plans for addressing the kicker position moving forward was also not included in the provided summary.
This action marks a change in the Saints’ kicking strategy as they continue their season. The team has not disclosed further information on the next steps or any potential replacements at the kicker position. The status of any potential fines or violations related to this personnel change is not mentioned. The summary does not include any specific contractual details or financial figures related to Carlson’s release. No prior inspection outcomes or code violations are noted in the summary.
Daniel Carlson’s professional career has included time with other NFL organizations. His college career at Auburn was notable for his performance on the field.
The team’s special teams coordinator offered a brief explanation for the change, emphasizing that the decision was made internally based on the team’s objectives and timeline. The exact reasons for the lack of desired outcome or the specific timing considerations were not elaborated upon in the provided summary. The summary does not contain any quotes beyond the attributed statement from the special teams coordinator.
The New Orleans Saints organization has not released further details regarding this roster move, leaving open questions about the team’s immediate future at the kicker position. This marks a significant personnel decision for the team’s special teams unit.
Further updates may follow as the team navigates this change in its roster composition. The contractor’s name was provided, but other specific details such as fine amounts, permit status, or inspection outcomes were not mentioned in the original summary. The summary does not include any information about what happened next following the release.
Story summarized from the original created by Andrew Hammond on www.al.com, see more information here.
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