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Glenn Erby

Eagles react to being eliminated from NFC playoffs during Locker room cleanout day

The Eagles are cleaning out lockers on Wednesday after Monday night’s 32-9 loss to the Buccaneers that finished a historic collapse.

Philadelphia went 1-6 in their final seven games, including the playoffs, and the embarrassing loss has raised questions about head coach Nick Sirianni and his entire staff.

With all eyes looking towards the offseason, here’s how the Birds are reacting to being eliminated.

Jalen Hurts

Jan 15, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) hands off the ball to running back Kenneth Gainwell (14) during the first half of a 2024 NFC wild card game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports

Fletcher Cox with strong words

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – DECEMBER 03: Fletcher Cox #91 of the Philadelphia Eagles reacts after a play during the second quarter in the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Lincoln Financial Field on December 03, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

Jason Kelce on blitz

Jan 7, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (center-left) and center Jason Kelce (62) look on during the second half against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

Darius Slay

Nov 20, 2023; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Darius Slay (2) waves to fans after defeating the Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports

Darius Slay

Nov 26, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Darius Slay (2) reacts after breaking up a pass play against the Buffalo Bills during the second quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Jordan Mailata

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – DECEMBER 18: Jordan Mailata #68 of the Philadelphia Eagles looks on in the first half at Lumen Field on December 18, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

Jordan Davis

Nov 26, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) scrambles away from Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Jordan Davis (90) during overtime at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

Sydney Brown

Jan 7, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Philadelphia Eagles safety Sydney Brown (21) is carted off the field after an injury during the first half against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

Nakobe Dean

Jason Kelce on Nick Sirianni

Jan 15, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA; Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce (62) wears an MLK sticker on his helmet in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day before a a 2024 NFC wild card game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports

D'Andre Swift

Jan 15, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA; Philadelphia Eagles running back D’Andre Swift (0) runs the ball against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half of a 2024 NFC wild card game at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports

Swift made the Pro Bowl in his first season with the Eagles, and the free agent to be rushed for a career-high 1,049 yards with five touchdowns.

He also logged 39 receptions for 214 yards and a touchdown.

Philadelphia currently only has Kenneth Gainwell under contract for 2024, and Spotrac has Swift’s market value at 4-years, $22 million.

Brandon Graham

Nov 5, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Brandon Graham (55) reacts after a sack during the fourth quarter against the Dallas Cowboys at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Fletcher Cox

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – DECEMBER 03: Fletcher Cox #91 of the Philadelphia Eagles reacts after a play during the second quarter in the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Lincoln Financial Field on December 03, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

Fletcher Cox defends Nick Sirianni

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – DECEMBER 03: Fletcher Cox #91 of the Philadelphia Eagles looks on prior to the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Lincoln Financial Field on December 03, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

Cox defended Doug Pederson prior to his dismissal, and he’s one of the first to stand up for Sirianni.

Jason Kelce

Jan 15, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA; Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce (62) looks on during warm ups a 2024 NFC wild card game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports

Reports say Kelce told teammates that he’s retiring, but the All-Pro will likely wait to make the announcement when he sees fit.

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