Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni is one of three NFL coaches facing a reported $250,000 fine tied to their conduct toward game officials, but the punishment is currently on hold.
According to a report from Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer, the league has placed the fines “in abeyance,” meaning they could be pulled back if the coaches show good behavior. New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel and New York Jets coach Aaron Glenn are the other two coaches reportedly facing the same penalty.
The NFL has not said when the fines were issued, and it’s also unclear whether they came from separate incidents or from a wider pattern of behavior toward officials.
Sirianni did not offer any details when asked about the report during his Thursday news conference.
“I won't get into my conversations with the league. I try to keep everything player-related as far as our conversations with players in-house.
Same with conversations with the league. Same with conversations with the referees association.
I just keep that at that.”
The news comes at a rough moment for Philadelphia. Sirianni is in the middle of the first four-game losing streak of his six-year run as the Eagles’ head coach.
The reported discipline also fits into the league’s broader push around coach-official interactions. During Wednesday’s owners’ meetings, NFL executive vice president of football operations Troy Vincent spoke about sportsmanship and the need to maintain standards in that area.
The NFL has already taken action against two officials for their interactions with players this season.
Line judge Jeff Seeman was suspended for two games after an incident involving Arizona Cardinals tight end Trey McBride during a game against the New York Giants. Television cameras caught the exchange, and Seeman was also fined for his conduct.
Referee Adrian Hill received a one-game suspension after an interaction with Minnesota Vikings linebacker Eric Wilson in the game against the Miami Dolphins. Wilson had been knocked into Hill after a play had ended and then tried to help him up, but Hill got back on his feet and shouted at Wilson to move away.
Sirianni, meanwhile, has long carried a reputation for fiery exchanges with referees during his time in Philadelphia. He has also been involved in confrontations with opposing players and fans.
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