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Eagles sign K Jake Elliott to five-year, $21.8 million extension

Originally posted on Sportsnaut | By Matt Johnson | Last updated 11/27/19

At a time when many NFL teams are struggling to find a reliable kicker, the Philadelphia Eagles made sure Jake Elliott will remain their kicker for years to come.

According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Philadelphia signed Elliott to a five-year extension worth approximately $21.8 million. The deal, which includes $10.45 million guaranteed, makes him the third-highest-paid kicker in the NFL.

The #Eagles signed K Jake Elliott to a five-year contract extension worth around $21.8M, source said. He gets $10.45M guaranteed. He’s now the third-highest paid kicker in average per year and in total guarantee.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 27, 2019

Elliott, a fifth-round pick in the 2017 NFL Draft, enters Week 13 on a streak of perfection. He has converted all 13 of his field-goal attempts this season and holds the NFL’s longest, active streak with 17 consecutive field goals made.

The 24-year-old’s consistency since being drafted has quickly made him one of the NFL’s best kickers. He converted 26 of 31 field-goal attempts in each of his first two NFL and has made more than 90 percent of his extra-point attempts each year.

This article first appeared on Sportsnaut and was syndicated with permission.

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