Should the Eagles Fire Nick Sirianni After Their Collapse?

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Eagles’ Collapse Raises Questions About Nick Sirianni’s Future and the Team’s Leadership

The Eagles’ latest loss was described as a train wreck, raising questions about whether Nick Sirianni could be fired despite his .670 winning percentage, annual playoff appearances, two NFC championships and a Super Bowl. While injuries could earn him a mulligan, the team has reportedly considered firing him multiple times in recent years.

One criticism of Sirianni is that he is an offensive coach who does not call plays but still appears to meddle with the offense. That creates uncertainty for Jalen Hurts, who has dealt with a long history of coordinator changes. If Sirianni is not calling plays, he must compensate by making strong in-game decisions, but that part of his coaching has appeared to decline.

The tush push was cited as an example. The play was described as increasingly ineffective compared with spreading the formation and running a conventional quarterback sneak.

There are also questions about whether Sirianni is still getting his players to perform for him. The departures of veteran leaders such as Fletcher Cox, Jason Kelce and Lane Johnson have created a leadership void in the locker room. When adversity hits, the head coach must help fill that void, and the Eagles appear to be missing that presence.

Jalen Hurts’ absence has also highlighted his intangible value. The team would not look the same with Hurts available, while Tanner McKee has struggled in a difficult situation involving a depleted offensive line and injured wide receivers. Hurts was not producing 300-yard, four-touchdown performances every week, but his leadership mattered.

The Eagles have lost six consecutive games. Their first two victories were narrow, including a two-point win over Washington after a missed two-point conversion and a comeback against the Titans. They were described as a bottom-five team that sits 1.5 games from both the first overall pick and first place in the NFC East.

Despite the division standings, the Eagles were called the NFC East’s worst team at the moment. A struggling team may ultimately win the division, but that does not mean Philadelphia should expect to do so.

Another telling moment came when Sirianni was asked whether DeVonta Smith could be shut down for the season. Instead of dismissing the possibility, he said the team would have to wait and see. The response suggested how quickly the season had unraveled.

The expectation has now shifted toward weekly losses. With the Eagles entering their next game as home underdogs against J.J. McCarthy, the team’s outlook remains bleak.