The Philadelphia Eagles once again have clear concerns when it comes to the future of kicker Jake Elliott. In a game where every point mattered, the kicker missed a key field goal that helped set up a late Los Angeles Chargers comeback that pushed the game into overtime, where a fourth interception from a struggling Jalen Hurts would end the game. With this in mind, Philly fans once again have reason to question the future of Elliott. After last night's game, the Eagles have missed five field goals and one extra point over the last seven games.
Philadelphia's recent struggles have pushed the team into a must-win situation over the final weeks of the season. Holding off the Dallas Cowboys in the NFC East and attempting to maintain playoff positioning is an actual, valid concern. While the Eagles remain in great positioning to get the job done, there is a level of valid concern around a kicking game that is badly needed to support an inconsistent offense.
Adding to this is the 1/4 number that Elliott is on field goals outside of 50 yards in the 2025 season. You cannot count on the kicker from deep, and it is growing increasingly hard to count on him in any aspect of the game. This firmly puts a potential split back on the table that is entirely dependent on how Elliott finishes out the rest of the 2025 season.
Eagles Could Consider Parting Ways with Jake Elliott After Weeks of Frustration Continue to Mount
Elliott's contract furthers this possibility with the deal having a 2026 out that allows a $6 million dead cap hit to be swallowed to escape a deal set to run through the 2028 season. Philly simply must weigh whether or not the kicker is trusted enough to continue beyond this season. An answer that can only be found in the final weeks of the season and a hopeful postseason run.
With this in mind, Philly fans are going to be paying a bit more attention to Elliott and his performance over the final weeks of the regular season. The veteran badly needs to put his season back on track to help compensate for an offense that simply has found zero level of consistency.
Not being able to rely on the kicking game paints a bleak picture for a roster badly in need of some sense of momentum after losing three straight. For Elliott, the kicker must understand the reality of his situation and expect to be under a microscope in the season's final weeks.
It is a high-pressure position that isn't bothered with past accomplishments, but focused completely on what you're providing in the moment. Something that should scare Elliott and have Philadelphia already starting to consider whether it is time for a change in the upcoming offseason.