Irish import Charlie Smyth kicks first NFL field goal as Saints lose to Dolphins

The Down native also converted an onside kick in an impressive bow. 

Charlie Smyth was only elevated to Saints’ active roster on Saturday. Pic: Derick E. Hingle/Getty Images

Former Gaelic footballer Charlie Smyth kicked his first NFL field goal but the Mayobridge man's effort was in vain as the New Orleans Saints slipped to their 10th defeat with a 21-17 loss to the Miami Dolphins.

Smyth, only elevated to Saints’ active roster on Saturday, landed a 56-yard kick but the Dolphins had De’Von Achane rushing for 134 yards and a touchdown and Riley Patterson kicking four field goals.