Tue Mar 11 14:30:00 UTC 2025: **Eagles Special Teams Face Uncertain Future After Super Bowl Run**

PHILADELPHIA, PA – The Philadelphia Eagles, fresh off their Super Bowl victory, are turning their attention to the 2025 season and a crucial evaluation of their special teams unit. While the team celebrated a championship, kicker Jake Elliott’s performance dipped significantly in 2024, a stark contrast to his previous successes. He missed a considerable number of kicks, particularly from long range, although he did finish the Super Bowl strongly. Elliott, 30, is under contract until 2028, making a change financially difficult in the near term, but the team will be closely monitoring his progress.

Punter Braden Mann, 27, provided solid, if unspectacular, contributions in 2024, notably making crucial holds despite some errant snaps. His role as the kickoff specialist was less successful, with Elliott ultimately reclaiming that duty later in the season. Mann’s contract extends to 2025, and the Eagles will decide whether to extend him beyond that point.

Long snapper Rick Lovato, set to become a free agent, is another area of concern. While Lovato’s snaps were inconsistent this past season, he’s considered for another one-year deal as the team contemplates adding a rookie for competition.

The Eagles are not expected to pursue veteran specialists through free agency or the draft, opting instead to bolster competition through undrafted free agents. This approach marks a continuation of their strategy, as they haven’t drafted a specialist since 2011. The team’s focus will be on evaluating their current players and supplementing the roster with young talent to secure the best possible special teams performance for the upcoming season.

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