Eagles Restructure Kicker Jake Elliott's Contract

The two-time Super Bowl winner will remain the team's kicker in 2026.

Mar. 19, 2026 at 2:48pm

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The Philadelphia Eagles have restructured the contract of kicker Jake Elliott, reducing his 2026 salary cap hit by nearly $250,000. Despite Elliott's struggles in 2025, the team has voiced continued confidence in him and the restructured deal signals he will likely remain their kicker next season.

Why it matters

Kicker is a crucial position for the Eagles, who have relied on Elliott's reliability in recent years, including during their two Super Bowl championship runs. The team's willingness to restructure his contract shows they believe he can bounce back from his 2025 issues and remain a valuable part of their roster.

The details

Elliott, a two-time Super Bowl winner with the Eagles, struggled in 2025 with 8 missed kicks, including 4-of-8 from 50+ yards. However, the team has continued to express confidence in him, and the contract restructuring reduces his 2026 cap hit by nearly $250,000, a win-win for both the player and the team.

  • Elliott's contract was restructured on March 19, 2026.

The players

Jake Elliott

The Philadelphia Eagles' kicker who has won two Super Bowls with the team.

Howie Roseman

The Philadelphia Eagles' general manager who has been restructuring contracts to free up salary cap space this offseason.

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What’s next

The Eagles will hope that Elliott can bounce back in 2026 and return to his previous form as a reliable kicker for the team.

The takeaway

The Eagles' willingness to restructure Elliott's contract shows their continued commitment to him as their kicker, despite his struggles in 2025. This move frees up valuable salary cap space while also signaling the team's belief that Elliott can regain his form and remain a key part of their roster.