Eagles depth chart following the 2026 NFL Draft: Special teams edition
The Philadelphia Eagles are finalizing their depth chart following the 2026 NFL Draft, focusing on the special teams unit. Kicker Jake Elliott is set to return despite a disappointing performance last season, having agreed to a pay cut. Punter Braden Mann has been re-signed for four years, aiming for a more efficient offensive performance to reduce his workload.
- ▪Jake Elliott's field goal percentage dropped to 74.1% last season, ranking him 37th out of 40 kickers.
- ▪Elliott took a $1 million pay decrease this offseason to secure most of his 2026 salary.
- ▪Braden Mann was re-signed to a four-year contract and logged 72 punts in 2025 due to the offense's struggles.
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