Following the Philadelphia Eagles’ wild-card playoff loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, head coach Nick Sirianni faced questions about his future amidst a late-season collapse where the team lost six of the last seven games after a strong 10-1 start.
Sirianni expressed his focus on supporting the players and staff during a challenging time and downplayed concerns about his job status. The Eagles, entering the game as road favorites, suffered a 32-9 blowout loss against the Bucs.
As Sirianni left the field, an Eagles fan symbolically showed disapproval by showering him with popcorn, indicating the frustration felt towards the coach.
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The Eagles joined a historical record as only the second team in NFL history to start 10-1 or better and finish with seven losses, paralleling the 1986 New York Jets.
Philadelphia tackle Lane Johnson expressed frustration over the team’s slide and the unpredictable nature of the football business, emphasizing that nobody is safe.
Quarterback Jalen Hurts did not directly address Sirianni’s future but emphasized confidence in everyone in the organization, stressing the need for clean football.
In addition to Sirianni, questions loom over Eagles center Jason Kelce’s potential return for another season. Sources indicated that Kelce informed teammates of his retirement after the game, adding a somber note to the end of a challenging season for Eagles fans.
