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
Jalen Hurts on whether he wants or has any input on what happens with the staff or personnel: “Owners own, and coaches coach.” Not his role, he says. pic.twitter.com/el4OiTrlt3
— Brooks Kubena (@BKubena) January 18, 2024
Fletcher Cox with strong words
Fletcher Cox and Jason Kelce go to bat for Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni in a big way on Wednesday afternoon. pic.twitter.com/Mme8sPBJ8k
— NBC Sports Philadelphia (@NBCSPhilly) January 17, 2024
Jason Kelce on blitz
Jason Kelce opens up on the blitz and the amount #Eagles faced over last few weeks.
“Regardless whether I’m here or not, there’s gonna be some blitz zero for Jalen Hurts next year.
“If you have the right mindset you should want that.” pic.twitter.com/1EpkQ8qQmC
— Jeff Kerr (@JeffKerrCBS) January 17, 2024
Darius Slay
Darius Slay with some high praise for Eli Ricks, Kelee Ringo and Sydney Brown this year. #Eagles pic.twitter.com/W1Y5Bqslx9
— Jeff Kerr (@JeffKerrCBS) January 17, 2024
Darius Slay
#Eagles CB Darius Slay recalling what veteran DBs Glover Quin & Rashaan Mathis taught him regarding injures: pic.twitter.com/tGp9mkWT9K
— Andrew DiCecco (@AndrewDiCecco) January 17, 2024
Jordan Mailata
Jason Kelce’s locker.
Jordan Mailata told me all that shit is from the podcast. Says he needs to start one to get free shit 🤣 pic.twitter.com/cUvoxgUx50
— Jeff Kerr (@JeffKerrCBS) January 17, 2024
Jordan Davis
Jordan Davis says he was talking with Jalen Carter about how the defensive line would be without Fletcher Cox and Brandon Graham, how they’d have to be as leaders in the position room.
— Brooks Kubena (@BKubena) January 17, 2024
Sydney Brown
Sydney Brown will have surgery on his ACL next week with a 6-8 month recovery timeline. The Eagles safety enthusiastically says, “I’m going to kill this process.”
— Brooks Kubena (@BKubena) January 17, 2024
Nakobe Dean
Eagles linebacker Nakobe Dean, who had Lisfranc surgery on his left foot. says he’s got three more weeks in the boot. He says the team’s being patient, not rushing him back, and we’ll see if he’s back by OTAs.
— Brooks Kubena (@BKubena) January 17, 2024
Jason Kelce on Nick Sirianni
Jason Kelce says Nick Sirianni is a great head coach. Says nobody — players, coaches, himself — was good enough this year.
Says Sirianni does a lot of great things as a head coach #Eagles pic.twitter.com/HOYCQ5bmL7
— Eliot Shorr-Parks (@EliotShorrParks) January 17, 2024
D'Andre Swift
D’Andre Swift on if he’ll be back with the Eagles: “Time will tell, we’ll see.” pic.twitter.com/5WxtndL1Gj
— SPORTSRADIO 94WIP (@SportsRadioWIP) January 17, 2024
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.
D’Andre Swift says he’s “just getting started” with what he can do. Makes it seem like wants to get paid, and wouldn’t speculate on return to #Eagles. Also won’t answer question on coaches, saying “as players, we didn’t get it done.”
— Martin Frank (@Mfranknfl) January 17, 2024
Brandon Graham
Brandon Graham laughing in the locker room “y’all ain’t getting nothing. All the bad stuff’s been reported already.”
— Dan Gelston (@APgelston) January 17, 2024
Fletcher Cox
Fletcher Cox got signed jersey from AJ Brown. Says he’s “always open.” Said hasn’t thought about future. #Eagles pic.twitter.com/oncGjCLbR8
— Martin Frank (@Mfranknfl) January 17, 2024
Fletcher Cox defends Nick Sirianni
Fletcher Cox giving a strong defense of Nick Sirianni
Lists all his accomplishments — going to Super Bowl, playoffs every year, etc
Pretty clear imo that Cox thinks the discussion of firing Sirianni is unfair #Eagles
— Eliot Shorr-Parks (@EliotShorrParks) January 17, 2024
Cox defended Doug Pederson prior to his dismissal, and he’s one of the first to stand up for Sirianni.
Fletch gets annoyed at any suggestion that Sirianni not coming back. “He’s a winning head coach.” #Eagles
— Martin Frank (@Mfranknfl) January 17, 2024
Jason Kelce
Jason Kelce said he’s not addressing any retirement questions today. #Eagles pic.twitter.com/xkdsKuRjVe
— EJ Smith (@EJSmith94) January 17, 2024
Reports say Kelce told teammates that he’s retiring, but the All-Pro will likely wait to make the announcement when he sees fit.
Jason Kelce speaking to media. Says he won’t be talking about retirement. Only the season — which had a frustrating end #Eagles pic.twitter.com/0oscGw9nq2
— Eliot Shorr-Parks (@EliotShorrParks) January 17, 2024
