Jake Elliott, the All-Pro kicker for the Philadelphia Eagles, has secured a four-year contract extension, keeping him with the team through the 2028 season. This new deal comes on the heels of the Eagles also extending contracts for long snapper Rick Lovato and punter Braden Mann. The trio has formed a reliable special teams unit, with Elliott praising Lovato and Mann for making his job easier and more consistent.
Elliott, now 29, is coming off the best season of his seven-year NFL career, all of which have been with the Eagles. In the 2023 season, he achieved several career milestones, including earning All-Pro honors for the first time. He set the Eagles’ franchise record for single-season field goal percentage at 93.8% (30-of-32) and for field goals of 50 or more yards, making seven from that distance.
Additionally, Elliott scored a personal best of 135 points in a single season and ended the season on a high note, making 15 consecutive field goals, including during the playoffs.
Elliott’s career with the Eagles began in 2017 when he joined the team as a rookie after being drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in the fifth round. He quickly made a name for himself with a record-setting 61-yard game-winning field goal against the New York Giants, a kick that helped propel the Eagles to a nine-game win streak and eventually to a Super Bowl victory. Over the years, Elliott has continued to deliver in clutch moments, such as tying his franchise-long 61-yard field goal in a Week 2 game against Minnesota and making a 59-yard field goal in the rain to force overtime against the Buffalo Bills.
Throughout his career, Elliott has been recognized for his consistency and ability to perform under pressure. His impressive stats include being second in Eagles history in field goals made (168) and third in total points scored (775). Remarkably, he has never missed a field goal in the playoffs, going 16-for-16 in postseason attempts.
Elliott’s ability to remain calm and focused in critical moments has been a key factor in his success. He has expressed that he thrives on the bigger moments in games, which is crucial for a specialist in the NFL. The Eagles clearly value his contributions, as evidenced by the contract extension that ensures he will continue to be a cornerstone of their special teams for years to come.
By securing Elliott, Lovato, and Mann, the Eagles have solidified one of the best special teams units in the league, ensuring that they will remain competitive in close games where field goals can make all the difference. The extension of Elliott’s contract is a testament to his importance to the team and his status as one of the top kickers in the NFL.
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