Cam Little lifts Jaguars with 70-yard field goal

Cam Little nails a 70-yard field goal in the Jaguars preseason opener against the Steelers.

Cam Little lifts Jaguars with a 70-yard field goal

In Jacksonville, Cam Little delivered a standout moment in the Jaguars’ preseason opener against the Steelers by hitting a 70-yard field goal as the first half expired. Little, a sixth-round pick in 2024 and the team’s kicker last season, followed a solid rookie year with a strong start to this NFL season, having completed 27 of 29 field goals and 27 of 27 extra points, including a 59-yard make. The Jaguars have made him the lone kicker on the roster, signaling trust in his leg strength heading into the summer slate. The current official field goal record stands at 66 yards, set by Justin Tucker in 2021, and the 70-yard try did not count as an official record since it occurred in a preseason game.

This showing underscores the importance of reliable leg strength in a team that values dynamic special teams. A long-range kick in the dress rehearsal period can boost a kicker’s confidence and push the coaching staff to rely on him in critical moments. Yet preseason labels are not a guarantee of regular-season impact; Jacksonville will need consistency under pressure and accuracy on shorter kicks when real game conditions return. The moment also tests the franchise’s approach to competition at kicker, a spot that often carries more pressure than headlines suggest.

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The kicking job will be under close watch as the team moves toward the regular season.