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Eagles Eyeing Kicker Switch, Sanchez in Sights

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Philadelphia Eagles GM Howie Roseman is considering a shake-up, potentially moving on from kicker Jake Elliott, whos struggled with accuracy. Elliott, a one-time Pro Bowler, is locked into a four-year, twenty-four million dollar extension. Meanwhile, the Eagles have shown interest in Houston kicker prospect Ethan Sanchez, who nearly won the Lou Groza Award, offering a cheaper, fresher option. With nine picks in the 2026 draft, Rosemans strategy to keep special teams elite and stay competitive continues.

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Eagles Eyeing Kicker Switch, Sanchez in Sights

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NFL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Eagles Eyeing Kicker Switch, Sanchez in Sights. Machine-transcribed; use the interactive transcript above to jump the player to any line.

It's April 2nd. This is NFL News today, powered by AI tracking teams, players and standings. Philadelphia Eagles GM, Howie Roseman never shies away from shaking things up to chase that Super Bowl. Right now, Chatter's heating up about potentially moving on from their kicker, Jake Elliott, who's been solid since 2017, but hitting a rough patch. Elliott's a one-time pro-bolaer who helps snag a ring, but at 31, his fill goal accuracy tanked hard from 93.8%. In 2023 to 77.8% last season, and even lower recently, he's locked into a 4-year, $24 million extension, with 3 years left. Fans and insiders are buzzing because teams like the Eagles, commanders, Falcons and 49ers are all eyeing Houston kicker prospect, Ethan, Sanchez. The Eagles already jumped on it with an hour-long phone chat in a private meet-up after his pro-day. Sanchez nearly snagged the Lou Groza Award as college football's top kicker, nailing

20 of 25 field goals and perfect on 38. Extra points. He's a fresh, cheaper option compared to Elliott's $4.6 million cap hit next year. With nine picks in the 2026 draft, Philly's scouting upgrades like Sanchez to keep their special teams elite and stay in. Pay attention. Roseman's playbook stays ruthless.

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