The Philadelphia Eagles are once again in the thick of offseason chatter, and this time, the spotlight is squarely on head coach Nick Sirianni. After a rollercoaster few years that include two Super Bowl appearances and one Lombardi Trophy, Sirianni now finds himself walking a tightrope heading into the 2026 season.
According to a recent report, Sirianni is listed as the No. 2 head coach on the proverbial hot seat. And while that might seem surprising given his recent success, the pressure in Philly is real - and it's relentless.
Eagles icon Jason Kelce, never one to shy away from a candid take, was asked about Sirianni’s job security during his weekly spot on SportsRadio 94 WIP. Kelce didn’t sound the alarm, but he also didn’t rule out the possibility of a coaching shakeup if things go sideways.
“I wouldn't say going into the season Nick Sirianni is on the hot seat,” Kelce said. “But if things don't go well, it wouldn't surprise me if the Eagles are like, listen, we want to abort and try something new because that's the way this thing is going in the league.”
That’s not exactly a ringing endorsement - and it reflects the reality of coaching in today’s NFL, especially in a city like Philadelphia where expectations are sky-high and patience is short.
Let’s not forget, Sirianni already faced similar scrutiny just two years ago. Heading into the 2024 season, there were questions about his job security after a shaky finish the year before.
A 2-2 start didn’t help matters, and the noise around him only got louder. But then came the turnaround - a near-flawless run that ended with a Super Bowl win.
That kind of bounce-back is rare, and it bought Sirianni time. But in Philly, time is always ticking.
What makes this year’s situation feel different is the growing concern around Sirianni’s staff decisions. He’s now missed twice on internal hires for offensive coordinator in the past three seasons - a pattern that raises questions about his ability to identify and develop coaching talent around him. In a league where innovation and adaptability are everything, that’s a red flag.
Still, it feels almost surreal to be having this conversation about a coach with Sirianni’s résumé. He’s won 59 regular-season games, been to two Super Bowls, and brought home a championship.
That’s the kind of track record most franchises would kill for. But in Philadelphia, the bar isn’t just high - it’s championship-or-bust.
That mindset starts at the top. Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie has a history of holding coaches to a higher standard than most.
Doug Pederson was let go just three seasons after delivering the franchise’s first Super Bowl title. Andy Reid made the playoffs in his final two years and still got the boot.
Chip Kelly? Gone a year after a 10-win season.
Lurie doesn’t hesitate when he feels the team has plateaued - and that’s the context Sirianni is operating under.
So yes, Sirianni enters 2026 with a proven track record and a Super Bowl ring - but also with a target on his back. The Eagles have stumbled in the Wild Card round twice in the last three seasons, and in a city that lives and breathes football, that’s not going to cut it.
Fair or not, the pressure is on. Sirianni needs to not just win - he needs to convince the organization that he’s still the guy to lead this team into its next chapter. Because in Philadelphia, past glory only goes so far.