In an exhibition match between the Jaguars and Steelers, kicker Cam Little seals the deal with a stellar 70-yard field goal.
Cam Little Breaks Unofficial NFL Record with 70-Yard Field Goal
In a thrilling preseason game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Pittsburgh Steelers, Cam Little made history with a 70-yard field goal, the longest ever on an NFL field. However, the kick does not count as an official record as preseason kicks are excluded from the record books.
Little's historic kick tied Josh Scobee's franchise record for the longest field goal, a 59-yarder he made in 2004. Scobee, who was at the exhibition game, unfortunately missed the historic moment as he went to the bathroom.
Justin Tucker of the Baltimore Ravens holds the official NFL record for the longest successful field goal in a regular-season game, a 66-yarder he made in 2021. Other notable recent kicks include Brandon Aubrey's 65-yard field goal in 2024 and Joey Slye's 63-yard kick for the New England Patriots in the same year.
The Jaguars lost the game to Pittsburgh by a score of 31-25. Little's field goal was made at the end of the first half, with the Steelers leading 14-9. Despite the loss, Little's performance was a highlight of the game.
Little's phone was blowing up with congratulatory messages and voicemails, making it difficult for him to respond to them all. Trevor Lawrence, the Jaguars' quarterback, commented that having a kicker like Cam Little is a significant advantage, especially in two-minute drills. Logan Cooke, the holder, and Travis Hunter, a rookie, were among those who celebrated with Little after the successful kick.
Little has already prepared a response for anyone asking for the ball from his historic kick - he is keeping it, even if the Pro Football Hall of Fame calls. "Heck, yeah... That ball is staying with me," Little said.
Little, a sixth-round draft pick from Arkansas in 2024, made 27 out of 29 field-goal attempts and all 27 extra points in his rookie season. The game took place in Jacksonville, Florida.
| Category | Player | Distance | Year | Context | |--------------------------------|-----------------|----------|------|------------------| | Longest official NFL field goal | Justin Tucker | 66 yards | 2021 | Regular season | | Longest NFL preseason field goal| Cam Little | 70 yards | 2025 | Preseason (unofficial) | | Recent longest successful field goals | Brandon Aubrey | 65 yards | 2024 | Regular season |
[1] NFL record book [2] Cam Little's 70-yard field goal [3] Justin Tucker's 66-yard field goal [4] Brandon Aubrey's 65-yard field goal [5] Joey Slye's 63-yard field goal
[1] Cam Little's historic unofficial 70-yard field goal, though not recognized by the NFL record book due to preseason exclusion, is still a significant achievement in American football, setting a new standard in sports-analysis discussions.[2] In the same vein, Justin Tucker's official 66-yard field goal in 2021's regular season, as well as Brandon Aubrey's 65-yarder in 2024 and Joey Slye's 63-yard kick, all showcase the incredible talent and abilities of NFL players in the sport of American football.
