Who's kicking for New Orleans Saints This week? As expected, the Saints lifted Charlie Smith from their practice squad for their Week 14 road game at Tampa Bay Buccaneersmaking his second straight start as a starter on the team. The Saints also brought in wide receiver Kevin Austin Jr., who has been on a roller coaster ride since being waived and re-signed just days ago.
So this Sunday at Raymond James Stadium, the Saints will have a receiving corps consisting of Chris Olave, Devon Wehle, Mason Tipton, return specialist Dante Pettis and Austin. Receivers Trey Palmer and Jalynn Polk remain on the injured reserve list, although Palmer is eligible to return once he recovers from a hamstring injury. They will also have Smith kicking field goals and hopefully he will make a lot of extra points.
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Last week, Smith won a challenge in practice with Cade York, who signed with the Saints after trying out as a free agent, and he excelled in their game against the Saints. Miami Dolphins. The Irish native scored his only point on the try and also kicked a 56-yard field goal; a difficult task for a person starting a career for the first time. He also executed a perfect offside kick to give the Saints a chance late in regulation. Now he hopes to build on this result in the second game of his career.
This article originally appeared on Saints Wire: Saints activate kicker Charlie Smith for Week 14 against Buccaneers
