NO Tanner Brown
NFL player. Position: K (Kicker). Team: New Orleans Saints.
Quick Facts
- Position: K (Kicker)
- Team: New Orleans Saints (NO)
- Background: UFL Special Teams Player of the Year (2026), played for Louisville Kings
2026 Outlook
Signed as a free agent by the Saints in June 2026 to compete with incumbent Charlie Smyth. Brown brings UFL pedigree with demonstrated accuracy and pressure-kick ability, making five of seven attempts from 60+ yards in 2026. The deep offseason signing shows Saints organizational commitment to finding a reliable kicker after years of inconsistency. Set to compete in training camp for the starting job. (per Saints just put much higher stakes on this training camp battle)
Role / Depth Chart
Competing for the starting kicker position with Charlie Smyth. Brown's UFL resume suggests he could win the job, though Smyth has had good offseasons in his first two years with the team.
Injury Status
None reported.
Recent News
- 2026-06-20 — Saints just put much higher stakes on this training camp battle (Saints just put much higher stakes on this training camp battle)