Saints Reportedly Signing All-Pro Kicker Daniel Carlson

The New Orleans Saints have reportedly signed former Minnesota Vikings and Oakland Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson, according to NFL Network's Mike Garafolo and Ian Rapoport. The 31-year-old veteran is expected to be the team's top choice for the kicker position. Carlson, a fifth-round pick in 2018, played 127 games over eight seasons, including 87.8% of his field goals and 95.7% of his extra points.

He earned second-team All-Pro honors in 2021 after making 40 field goals, and first-team All-Pro honors the following year for 11 field goals from 50 yards or further. Carlson's missed kicks during his tenure with the Raiders included a blocked 54-yard attempt in a loss to the Chicago Bears and a potential game-tying 48-yarder in a Week 8 defeat to the Denver Broncos.

Despite these misses, Carlson ended his time with the Raiders on a high note, converting a career-high 60-yard field goal in a Week 18 victory against the Kansas City Chiefs. The Saints hope Carlson can stabilize their kicker situation following Blake Grupe and Tanner Brown's missed field goals last season.