With Eagles training camp now a month away, we’re looking at the 30 most important Eagles of 2023, and Jake Elliott lands at No. 26.
One of the top place kickers in the NFL, Elliott is the ultimate weapon in his own right and capable of winning any game in the final seconds.
Background
Position: Kicker
Age: 28
Experience: 7th year pro
2023 cap hit: 3,382,000
2022 recap
The Eagles had one of the NFL’s most explosive offenses, resulting in Elliott only making 20 field goals in 2022, but he had a career-high 51 PATs.
2023 outlook
Elliott has been one of the most consistent placekickers in the NFL, connecting on 84.7 percent of his field goals over the past six seasons while scoring 100+ points five times and a Pro Bowl berth in 2021.
Last season, Elliott hit on 20 of 23 field goals (87.0 percent) and added a career-best 51 extra points in 53 attempts for a total of 111 points.
Big question: How involved
The Eagles will score many points with many touchdowns, leaving Elliott to pick up the scraps on extra points and the occasional game-winning field goal.
30 Most Important Eagles of 2023
We’re counting down our 30 Most Important Eagles of 2023. Check back every day leading up to the start of training camp.
No. 30 Nicholas Morrow, No. 29 Milton Williams, No. 28 Olamide Zaccheaus, No. 27 Avonte Maddox
