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Had Smyth not been successful during that three game stretch, the Saints could have easily saved the active roster spot by choosing to elevate fellow practice squad kicker Cade York for the final three games instead. But Smyth made that option a non-starter with his play, and the Saints released York from the practice squad Thursday.

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