Nick Sirianni says he has complete support from Jeffrey Lurie

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni said Wednesday that he continues to feel “complete support” from chairman and CEO Jeffrey Lurie, even as his team sits at 2-6 and dead last in the NFC East following a six-game losing streak, ESPN reported. Philadelphia dropped to 2-6 after a 27-10 loss to the Washington Commanders Sunday night, a defeat that extended the team’s losing streak to six games, its longest since eight consecutive defeats in 2012 during Andy Reid’s final season in Philadelphia, Newsweek reported. After jumping to a 10-0 lead in the first quarter, the Eagles went scoreless after halftime while Washington scored the final 27 points. The Commanders defense recorded five sacks, eight quarterback hits and nine tackles for loss, and right tackle Lane Johnson has suddenly retired. Running back Saquon Barkley managed just 2.3 yards on 13 carries, and the team’s longest offensive play of the night was a 15-yard scramble by quarterback Tanner McKee.

“I’ve always felt nothing but complete support from Mr. Lurie in everything. Through good times, through bad times, that’s huge to know the owner has your back in all situations,” Sirianni said at his Wednesday news conference.

Quarterback Jalen Hurts has been sidelined with blood clots in his lungs, forcing Philadelphia to turn to backup options. Under first-year offensive coordinator Sean Mannion, the offense ranks 30th in the NFL in points per game at 17.1, 28th in offensive efficiency at 31.53 and 31st in first downs per game at 16.1. The defense has also failed to meet expectations, ranking 27th in efficiency at 42.51, 26th in expected points added at -30.68 and tied for last in opponent sacks per dropback at 3.4 percent.

Sirianni Affirms Lurie’s Support During Six-Game Slide

Despite the mounting losses and statistical struggles, Sirianni insisted his relationship with Lurie has remained unchanged through both eras of success and failure.

“I’ve never felt complete support from Mr. Lurie … in good times, bad times.” — #Eagles HC Nick Sirianni when asked about recent communication with owner Jeffrey Lurie pic.twitter.com/a1Cox4HZbb

— https://x.com/Jeff_McLane/status/2118032773063516214

“We’ve been [at the] high of highs, we’ve been low, and I’ve felt nothing but support and my communication remains the same with him as it has whether we’re on a winning streak or whether we’re on a losing streak,” he said.

He reached the playoffs in each of his first five seasons, went to the Super Bowl twice and became champions during the 2024 season. Entering the 2026 campaign, he held the third-highest career winning percentage in the Super Bowl era at .694 among coaches with at least 50 games, trailing only John Madden at .759 and Vince Lombardi at .738. The Eagles now enter this week’s home game against the division-leading New York Giants dead last in the NFC East.

Joe Milton Takes Over at Quarterback

As Philadelphia prepares for Sunday’s division matchup, the team is making a change at quarterback. ESPN reported Wednesday, citing sources, that Joe Milton will start in place of McKee, reversing a statement Sirianni made Monday that McKee would remain the starter, Newsweek reported. McKee completed 63.2 percent of his passes for 638 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions across his three starts this season. The Eagles signed Milton from the Dallas Cowboys’ practice squad on Oct. 16. The New England Patriots selected him in the sixth round of the 2024 NFL Draft. If he starts Sunday, he will become Philadelphia’s third starting quarterback of the season, underscoring the instability at the position with Hurts sidelined.

Head coach Nick Sirianni of the Philadelphia Eagles — Photo: newsweek.com

“I love that steadiness and I’m trying to give that same thing to the guys, the consistency, the steadiness, because I know I’m receiving it from the very top,” Sirianni said.