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3 Eagles Playing Their Final December in Philadelphia

Barring any unforeseen surprises down the stretch, there's a good chance that these three Philadelphia Eagles are spending their final December in Philly.

By Devon Platana

Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Avonte Maddox (29) makes a catch during the warm-up period before a game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Avonte Maddox (29) makes a catch during the warm-up period before a game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium. / Eric Canha-Imagn Images
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2. Jake Elliott, K

The best kickers give their teams a chance to score points from any distance, which hasn't been the case for Jake Elliott this season.

The veteran kicking specialist's production has dropped off a cliff this season. Although he's made a respectable 34-of-35 extra-point attempts (97.1%), he's only gone 18-of-24 on field goals through 13 games as his 75.0% success rate is a far cry where where it was in 2023 (93.8%).

Furthermore, Elliott has been horrible when it comes to long-distance attempts, going 0-of-5 from 50 yards or further. His 55.1 FG/XP grade on PFF is the second-worst mark of his career, only worse than when he tallied a 41.0 in 2020.

Even though he just signed his four-year, $24 million extension in March, the Eagles might already be having buyer's remorse. Winning in the NFL isn't easy and it's even harder when a team knows that its kicker can't consistently make big-time field goals.

The good news for the Eagles, though, is that there's a way out. General manager Howie Roseman can free up about $1.59 million by trading Elliott after June 1, which is a pathway worth exploring if the team wants to bring in a more reliable kicker.

If Elliott continues to implode down the stretch, don't be surprised if he's on his way out of Philadelphia sooner rather than later.

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