The Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni declined to discuss his reported NFL fine when asked about his conduct toward officials during an press conference.
Sirianni was asked whether the fine stemmed from a specific game incident or broader concerns about his behavior toward referees. He said he keeps conversations with the NFL and the officials’ association private and would not discuss the matter publicly.
Eagles HC talks about growth without explaining NFL fine
Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni did not provide details about a reported NFL fine during a press conference on October 22, 2026, despite questions about his conduct toward game officials. He said he would not disclose conversations with the league or the officials’ association. The reported fine comes as criticism continues over the handling of Jalen Hurts’ injury.
The Philadelphia Eagles head coach Sirianni, New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel and New York Jets head coach Aaron Glenn were each reportedly fined for their conduct toward referees. The penalties have been temporarily suspended and could be waived if the coaches maintain appropriate conduct for the remainder of the season.
ESPN Eagles reporter Tim McManus asked Sirianni whether the fine resulted from a specific game incident or broader concerns about his interactions with officials. Sirianni did not address the circumstances behind the reported penalty. He said he keeps conversations with the league and officials’ association private, similar to certain discussions involving his players.
Reporter Dave Zangaro later asked whether Sirianni’s conduct toward referees had changed throughout his coaching career. Sirianni first responded by asking Zangaro a question before discussing his efforts to improve as a coach and person. He also spoke about personal growth in his roles as a father, husband and son.
Sirianni said: “I want you to to continue to grow as a person and as a coach, um, but that doesn’t mean we’re perfect and we all, we all fall, um, and it’s about how you get back up.”
Sirianni said personal growth does not mean always making the right decisions, acknowledging that people make mistakes. However, he did not say whether his conduct toward referees had changed or identify any specific adjustments to his sideline behavior following the reported fine.
Sirianni’s emotional approach to coaching was discussed in 2024 by Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie. Lurie praised the coach’s willingness to express his feelings but acknowledged that this approach could sometimes have a negative effect. He also said he did not want Sirianni upsetting referees because he wanted the Eagles to receive fair treatment from officials.
The NFL has also disciplined officials this season. Referee Jeff Seeman received a two-game suspension after an incident involving Cardinals tight end Trey McBride, while Adrian Hill received a one-game suspension following an incident involving Dolphins linebacker Eric Wilson. Neither case has been directly linked to Sirianni’s reported fine.
The Eagles have also struggled during the 2026 season. They opened with wins over the Washington Commanders and Tennessee Titans before losing four consecutive games. Their record fell to 2–4, leaving them second in the NFC East after their latest defeat.
The losses came against the Bears, Rams, Jaguars and Panthers, marking the longest losing streak of Sirianni’s tenure as Eagles head coach. The Eagles’ next game is against the Dallas Cowboys on October 26.
The reported penalties against all three coaches remain temporarily suspended, with their final status dependent on the league’s conditions and the coaches’ conduct for the remainder of the season.
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