Jake Elliott's kicking numbers from the last two seasons are in, and man, they're not pretty. He's only connected on 5 of 15 attempts from beyond 50 yards over the last two years. That's a rough 33.3 percent success rate when the chips are down from long distance, and after hitting 77.8 percent of his field goals in 2024 and a miserable 74.1 percent in 2025, it feels ridiculous to just hand him the job for another season.
Elliott's Kicking Has Eagles Fans Sweating
Let's be real, those are "downright bad seasons" for a kicker, even if Elliott does have to deal with a much more difficult environment in Philly than some other guys. Take Daniel Carlson, for example. He's been the Raiders' kicker since 2018, and even though he had "down seasons" himself in 2024 and 2025, hitting 85.0 percent and 81.5 percent of his field goals, respectively, he still outkicked Elliott. Carlson, who plays in a dome, also boasts 12 of 19 from beyond 50 yards over the last two years, including a 60-yard bomb, and 37 of 51 for his career. When Elliott is hitting just one third of his bombs from distance, you have to ask: where's the competition? This team needs to bring someone in and at least make him earn it.The Eagles' Cornerstones Are Still Elite, Even With QB Questions
While the kicking game is a massive question mark, there's no denying the Eagles still have some serious talent on defense that could fetch a king's ransom if they ever decided to deal. Defensive Tackle Jalen Carter and Cornerback Quinyon Mitchell are absolute cornerstones for one of the league's best defenses. They're still on their rookie deals, and teams would easily part with two first-round picks for either of them. Carter "didn't quite hit the heights" some fans hoped for last year, but turn on that 2024 playoff tape, and his talent jumps right off the screen. Then there's the offense. Quarterback Jalen Hurts still draws "disparate viewpoints" around the league, with some organizations seeing him as an "integral part" of their future. He was ranked ninth last year, and though that didn't help him "win a playoff game," maybe that low ranking will be the fire he needs. Hurts, along with Offensive Tackle Jordan Mailata and Wide Receiver DeVonta Smith, could still bring back a first-round pick and more in a trade. This team is loaded with talent, but the big question is whether they can put it all together. Heading into the season, the Eagles have some seriously elite players on their roster, but they've got to sort out that kicker situation ASAP. Every game matters, and you don't want to leave points on the field because the foot isn't reliable. Keep an eye on those potential kicker moves. Philly fans deserve to feel confident when the field goal unit trots out.This article was created with AI assistance and reviewed by Seattle On Tap editorial staff. Always verify information with official team sources.