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Eagles Punter Braden Mann Celebrates New Contract and Newborn Daughter
Mann praises the Eagles organization and special teams coordinator Michael Clay for helping him thrive as a punter.
Mar. 20, 2026 at 11:30pm
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Philadelphia Eagles punter Braden Mann recently signed a new four-year contract with the team. Beyond his new deal, Mann is also celebrating the birth of his week-old daughter, Makenna. Mann praised the Eagles organization for investing in its players and coaches, which he says motivates the team to give their all. Special teams coordinator Michael Clay also played a key role in Mann's development, with Mann crediting Clay's coaching and relationship-building skills.
Why it matters
The Eagles' commitment to retaining key special teams players like Mann highlights the team's focus on building a well-rounded roster. Mann's success as a punter has been crucial to the team's recent success, and keeping him under contract long-term is an important move. The story also showcases the strong culture and player-coach relationships within the Eagles organization.
The details
Mann signed a new four-year contract to remain with the Eagles through the 2029 season. He credited the organization's investment in its people, from players to coaches, as a key reason he wanted to stay in Philadelphia. Mann pointed to a specific game against the Dallas Cowboys in 2023 where special teams coordinator Michael Clay asked him to use a different punt strategy, which led to a key play in the Eagles' victory. Mann praised Clay's coaching and relationship-building skills as a major factor in his development as a punter.
- Braden Mann signed his new four-year contract on Thursday, March 20, 2026.
- Mann's week-old daughter, Makenna, was recently born.
The players
Braden Mann
The Philadelphia Eagles' punter who recently signed a new four-year contract with the team.
Michael Clay
The Philadelphia Eagles' special teams coordinator, praised by Mann for his coaching and relationship-building skills.
Jake Elliott
The Philadelphia Eagles' kicker, for whom Mann serves as the holder.
What they’re saying
“It's been a huge blessing. I've always felt super blessed, but now I'm feeling extra blessed in the last week or so.”
— Braden Mann
“It's amazing. She has been the best thing for us (wife, Kylie). It was incredibly life-changing and you always hear about it and I never really knew what to expect and then as soon as it hits you, it hits you. Happy, healthy baby girl, so we're excited about it.”
— Braden Mann
“I'm super pumped that he's still here with us. He is the best. It's little things that you hear in meetings or the time that he wants to spend with guys, I think that's why everybody loves him. Every player that I know has spoken so highly of him, both from a coaching standpoint and a personal standpoint. He's just done a great job of really developing relationships with his players.”
— Braden Mann
What’s next
The Eagles will continue to rely on Braden Mann's strong punting and holder skills as they aim to build on their recent success.
The takeaway
The Eagles' commitment to retaining key special teams players like Braden Mann, as well as the strong player-coach relationships fostered by the organization, are important factors in the team's continued success.
