"David Akers was dealing with a lot more than just kicking field goals on Sunday.

The Eagles' kicker missed two crucial field goals in the Eagles' 21-16 playoff loss to the Packers. But Akers' mind may have been elsewhere. Several of his teammates said after the game that the kicker was dealing with personal matters in the week leading up to the game.

His agent, Jerrold Colton, said Monday that the matter was a "family health concern."

"David makes no excuses," Colton said. "He is an intensely private person when it comes to his family. It was a family health concern with one of his family members. That's all it is."

Akers missed a 34-yard field goal early in the fourth quarter that would have trimmed Green Bay's lead to 21-13. He also hooked a 41-yarder in the first quarter.

Akers was not at the NovaCare Complex on Monday along with the rest of his teammates for season-ending evaluations. Coach Andy Reid said that Akers was excused for personal reasons. The coach said he did not consider bringing in another kicker for the Green Bay game in light of Akers' family concerns.

A 12-year Eagles veteran, Akers made the Pro Bowl this season for the fifth time in his career. He is the longest-tenured player on the team. However, his contract expires in March."