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Jake Elliott feature on ESPN.com
How a single sound turned Jake Elliott from tennis player to Eagles folk hero

PHILADELPHIA -- In describing Jake Elliott's 61-yard field goal against the New York Giants -- an improbable game-winner that prompted some delirious teammates to carry the rookie off the field on their shoulders -- Philadelphia Eagles coach Doug Pederson first pointed to what he heard.

"Sounded like a cannon off his foot," he said.

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10-04-2017 08:55 AM
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RE: Jake Elliott feature on ESPN.com
Nice story. Funny how things work out. From a kick-serve to NFL kicker.
10-04-2017 09:06 AM
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RE: Jake Elliott feature on ESPN.com
Awesome for him.
Bet he will have a great career in NFL
10-04-2017 10:27 AM
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