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“They Rotate Them Out”: NFL Legend Shares Blunt Take On Nick Sirianni’s Future as Eagles HC Lands on Hot Seat

Philadelphia Eagles‘ three consecutive losses in the 2026 season under head coach Nick Sirianni have become increasingly concerning. What’s more worrying is the mounting criticism of Sirianni’s game management throughout all three losses over the last three weeks. The Week…

By Keshav Pareek · Essentially Sports

Published: Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 2:29 AM

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Michael Irvin warned that past Super Bowl success will not save Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni from being replaced.
Sirianni took blame for a late-game kickoff choice that led to a 19-17 loss against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
The Eagles dropped to 2-3 following three consecutive defeats marked by controversial late-game management decisions.

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NFL legend Michael Irvin warned that Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni's past Super Bowl success will not protect his job amid mounting criticism. The Eagles fell to a 2-3 record following three consecutive losses, capped by a 19-17 defeat to the Jacksonville Jaguars in London. Sirianni took full responsibility after a controversial late-game kickoff decision allowed Jacksonville's Cam Little to kick a walk-off 57-yard field goal.

Irvin suggested that Sirianni is addressing both fans and general manager Howie Roseman, noting that NFL franchises readily replace head coaches regardless of past championships. The defeat follows previous game-management controversies against the Chicago Bears and Los Angeles Rams. Adding to Philadelphia's difficulties, quarterback Jalen Hurts was ruled out of the Week 6 game against the Carolina Panthers due to a superficial blood clot.

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