The New Orleans Saints have decided to re-sign placekicker John Carney on Wednesday. The Saints are hoping to lean on experience by signing Carney to a one-year-deal, as Garrett Hartley is still struggling with his kicking game. This news is going to have a positive effect on the NFL betting lines.
The 46-year-old veteran kicker is going to play the 22nd season of his career, since he made his debut in NFL with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 1987.
Following the failure of Hartley in converting a potential game-clinching field goal on Sunday when the Saints faced a 27-24 overtime loss at the hands of Atlanta, the Saints asked Carney for a workout.
Hartley have missed three field goals (4-of-7) in just three games. This prompted New Orleans to replace him with Carney, a two-time Pro Bowler who has 473 career field goals on 82.4 career percent field goal percentage.
In fact, with 2,044 points Carney has the third highest scoring total, closely following Gary Anderson and football legend Morten Andersen.
This news has thrilled the NFL betting enthusiast, as they get to see their favorite veteran back in action.
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