Nick Sirianni faces mounting pressure after fifth straight Eagles loss

The Eagles lost their fifth consecutive game on Monday night, falling 38-21 to the Dallas Cowboys.

This marks the first time since Doug Pederson’s 2016 season that Philadelphia has dropped five straight contests. The loss occurred during a Monday Night Football broadcast featuring former players and analysts in the booth.

Nick Sirianni, the Eagles head coach, took responsibility for the team's performance. He noted that the defense failed to execute basic duties while the offense stalled after the Cowboys adjusted their strategy. Sirianni compared the current situation to the 2021 season, when the team started 2-5 but finished with a strong record. He expressed a sense of resignation about the losing streak.

Left tackle Jordan Mailata, who had never experienced a five-game losing streak, acknowledged the familiarity of the situation. He referenced his own experiences in 2020 and 2021 during the post-game interview.

Sirianni earns $17 million annually. He leads a staff that includes defensive coordinator Vic Fangio, who earns $6 million, and general manager Howie Roseman. Sirianni operates as a CEO coach, a role that limits his direct play-calling responsibilities but places him in charge of preparation and organization.

The team faced multiple injury issues during the game. Their top two receivers and one top edge rusher did not play. Running back Saquon Barkley returned from a hamstring injury to score a first-quarter touchdown but left the game with a back injury. Quarterback Jalen Hurts, who has been dealing with blood clots in his lungs, is likely out for the remainder of the season.

Sirianni stated that he would not use injuries as an excuse. He emphasized that the only measure that matters is whether the team wins or loses and if it continues to improve. He acknowledged that the defense, which ranks last by Pro Football Focus this season, did not show improvement.

Several healthy players underperformed. Left guard Landon Dickerson started strong after returning from a five-game absence but faded late in the game. Defensive tackles Jalen Carter and Jordan Davis were dominated by the Cowboys. Cooper DeJean struggled in his hybrid safety and cornerback role.

Sirianni's tenure includes two Super Bowl appearances, but the team has lost key offensive personnel after each. A.J. Brown was traded away this year, weakening the receiving corps. Lane Johnson retired after playing three games this season. Jeff Stoutland, the offensive line coach, retired this winter after being demoted in the 2025 season.

The Eagles recently lost a game in London due to time management issues and strategic flaws. Sirianni was also fined $250,000 for berating officials. The team’s current record stands at 5-6, with the locker room culture facing scrutiny.