Eagles Kicker Jake Elliott Struggles Continue After Super Bowl Loss

Elliott's declining accuracy and missed opportunities raise doubts about his future with the team.

Feb. 9, 2026 at 6:23am

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Philadelphia Eagles kicker Jake Elliott experienced a difficult 2025 season, converting only 74.1% of his field goal attempts and missing seven kicks. His struggles continued into the Super Bowl, where he lost his record for most field goals made in a single Super Bowl game. Despite Elliott's ongoing performance challenges, the Eagles' management has yet to address the issues or introduce competition for his position.

Why it matters

The Eagles' special teams reliability has become a concern, as Elliott's decline has led to missed opportunities and inconsistency. With the 2026 offseason approaching, the team may need to reconsider its approach to the kicker role to improve overall team performance.

The details

During the 2025 season, Elliott converted only 74.1% of his field goal attempts and missed seven kicks, landing him among the lowest ranked NFL kickers for field goal percentage. His struggles continued into the Super Bowl, where Seattle Seahawks kicker Jason Meyers surpassed Elliott's record for most field goals made in a single Super Bowl game, helping Seattle defeat the New England Patriots 29-13.

  • In the last 34 regular-season games, Elliott has missed 15 field goals, marking the largest slump of his career.
  • During the 2025 season, Elliott converted only 74.1% of his field goal attempts and missed seven kicks.

The players

Jake Elliott

The Philadelphia Eagles' kicker who has experienced a decline in performance over the past two seasons.

Howie Roseman

The Philadelphia Eagles' executive who has not publicly addressed Elliott's struggles or introduced competition for his position.

Nick Sirianni

The Philadelphia Eagles' head coach who has not publicly addressed Elliott's struggles or introduced competition for his position.

Jason Meyers

The Seattle Seahawks' kicker who surpassed Elliott's record for most field goals made in a single Super Bowl game.

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What they’re saying

“That's a major problem for a guy who certainly feels like he's going through the motions of the job and not improving in the process. Something will have to change in the offseason with his kicking motion, or the Eagles will have to bring in someone else who can do the job more consistently.”

— Howie Roseman, Eagles Executive

What’s next

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