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Saints coach Kellen Moore still hasn't received his Eagles Super Bowl ring
'Nick (Sirianni) FaceTimed me and gave me a lot of crap for not being there' Kellen Moore played a big part in the Philadelphia Eagles' successful 2024 season and exciting victory in Super Bowl LIX, but he hasn't yet received the unique winged championship ring that other members of that team now call their own. According to the first-year head coach of the New Orleans Saints, his old boss Nick Sirianni said if he hadn't left for a new job this offseason, he'd have it already. "I have not gotten it yet, but I've seen pictures," Moore grinned, speaking with the media before Saints training camp started this week. "I didn't make it (to the ring presenting ceremony on July 18) but Nick FaceTimed me and gave me a lot of crap for not being there." Maybe they'll FedEx it to him. The Saints and Eagles won't cross paths this year unless they meet in the playoffs, but they could play in Philadelphia in 2026 if both teams finish in the same place within their divisions in 2025. If that's the case, the Saints will play visitors against the Eagles in back-to-back years with another road game scheduled for 2027. That could give Moore enough time to rebuild the roster with his own players, and maybe get one over on Sirianni. We'll see.
USA Today
7 days ago
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ESPYS 2025: Eagles win 'Best Team' award after dominant Super Bowl win
NFC East winners. NFC conference champions. Super Bowl champions. Add one more accolade to the list for the 2024 Philadelphia Eagles: best team. The NFL's latest title-winning squad was named the "Best Team" at the 2025 ESPYS Wednesday night in Los Angeles. The final award of the night went to the team that went 14-3 in the regular season and rattled off four wins to take home the franchise's second title in eight seasons. Multiple Eagles players and coach Nick Sirianni were in attendance to accept the award for their incredible season. ESPYS 2025 live updates: Award winners, highlights, how to watch show "On behalf of the Philadelphia Eagles organization, thank you," Sirianni said. "What an honor it is to be associated with all of the great teams that were up for this award. Thank you to the fans who voted for us and thank you to the best fans in the world back home in Philly." Left tackle Jordan Mailata added some fun comments after Sirianni spoke. The Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles win the ESPY for best team! 🏈🦅 "If you made it this far into the program, give yourselves a pat on the back," Mailata said. "It's been a long night. I also want to give a thanks to our sixth offensive lineman, (ESPYS host) Shane Gillis. Training camp starts on Tuesday so if you want to give it a run, let us know." Mailata turned more serious after that quip to thank other members of the team. "I also want to give thanks to the many people who don't get the light shined on them," Mailata said. "Our trainers, our strength and conditioning trainers, our athletic trainers, our chefs. But then you look deeper than that and it's our families, our rock, the people who get us to work every day, and our wives. So thank you to everyone who supported us." It was a big night for the Eagles and their players. Star running back Saquon Barkley won the "Best Play" award for his iconic hurdle and "Best NFL player" award. Miss anything from the ESPYS? Catch up with the winners and highlights.
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7 days ago
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The Comeback That Saved Nick Sirianni's Career and Changed the Eagles
The Comeback That Saved Nick Sirianni's Career and Changed the Eagles originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The transformation of Nick Sirianni's reputation reads like a sports movie script. Less than a year ago, the Philadelphia Eagles head coach was fielding questions about his job security after one of the most spectacular collapses in recent NFL history. Today, CBS Sports ranks him as the fourth-best head coach in the NFL — a dramatic leap from his No. 15 ranking just one year earlier. This ranking places Sirianni in elite company, trailing only Andy Reid, Sean McVay and John Harbaugh. For a coach who was reportedly considered for dismissal after the 2023 season, it represents one of the most remarkable turnarounds in recent coaching history. The journey began with promise before everything unraveled. After starting the 2023 season 10-1, the Eagles finished 1-6 over their final seven games, capped by a humiliating wild-card playoff loss to Tampa Bay. The collapse was so complete that Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie reportedly reached out to Bill Belichick, with Sirianni landing on the hot seat. When the 2024 season began with a 2-2 start, questions intensified. The situation reached its nadir in Week 6 when Sirianni took heat for yelling back at Philadelphia fans during an unimpressive win over Cleveland. But champions are defined by their response to adversity. After that sluggish start, the Eagles dominated the remainder of the regular season, finishing 12-1 over their final 13 games. CBS Sports writer Cody Benjamin captured the turnaround: 'His brash antics to close a pitiful 2023 collapse were enough to have Eagles fans reasonably pondering whether he'd totally failed an all-star assembly. Then he put his head down and became the behind-the-scenes glue for a remarkable rebound with a historically dominant finish.' The transformation wasn't merely about wins and losses. Sirianni demonstrated genuine growth as a leader, making difficult changes to his coaching staff. He brought in Kellen Moore as offensive coordinator and Vic Fangio as defensive coordinator. Under Fangio's leadership, the Eagles' defense led the NFL in yards allowed after finishing 22nd the previous season. What makes this achievement impressive is the broader context. In just four seasons, Sirianni has compiled a 48-20 regular-season record, good for a .706 winning percentage — fifth-best in NFL history among coaches with at least 50 games. He holds the highest winning percentage of any head coach in Eagles history with that threshold. Benjamin's assessment acknowledges both Sirianni's talent and the resources around him: 'Maybe he's boosted by Howie Roseman collecting premium talent across the board. But you don't shepherd two Super Bowl appearances in three years by accident. He embodies the Philadelphia spirit with his passion.' The proof lies in execution: the same roster that collapsed in 2023 became dominant in 2024 under his leadership. Sirianni himself acknowledged how adversity shaped his team's championship run. 'I look back on last year and how last year ended and I'm grateful,' he said after winning Super Bowl LIX. 'As crazy as this sounds, I'm grateful how last year ended because it shaped us to who we are today.' His pregame message before the Super Bowl was simple: 'Tough, detailed, together.' He explained, 'That's our core value. My job is not to inspire them. It's just more to remind them of the things they already know.' The Eagles rewarded Sirianni's success with a multi-year contract extension in May 2025, with Lurie praising his 'authentic style of leadership, football intelligence, passion for the game, and growth mindset.' From a coach who was once on the verge of being replaced, Sirianni has proven he belongs among the NFL's elite. The No. 4 CBS Sports ranking isn't just about where he stands today — it's about the respect he's earned through the crucible of Philadelphia football. This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 14, 2025, where it first appeared.
USA Today
16-07-2025
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6 reasons for optimism as the Philadelphia Eagles enter training camp
Philadelphia rookies and veterans will report for training camp on July 22, and we're examining six reasons why the Eagles should be optimistic about the 2025 NFL season After months of waiting, the Eagles will get their Super Bowl rings on Friday night for one final celebration, before the team gathers one week from Tuesday for the start of training camp at the NovaCare Complex. Howie Roseman has retooled both sides of the football, and a defense that saw seven starters depart could be just as dominant, depending on several roster competitions. Philadelphia rookies and veterans will report for training camp on July 22, and we're examining six reasons why the Eagles should be optimistic about the 2025 NFL season. 1. DC Vic Fangio A retooled defense would normally face some reservations about taking a step back in production, but most defensive units don't employ a coordinator like Vic Fangio. In his first season with the Eagles, Philadelphia (278.4 ypg) led the league in total defense for the seventh time in team history, having previously accomplished the feat in 1991, 1981, 1953, 1949, 1945, and 1944 (excludes the 1943 Steagles). Philadelphia ranked 1st in the NFL in passing yards allowed per game (174.2) for the second time in the last three years (also 2022, 179.8). Furthermore, the Eagles finished with the NFL lead in defensive points allowed per game (16.9 — their best figure since 15.8 in 2008), opponent three-and-out percentage (39.0%), and FFs (18, tied). 2. HC Nick Sirianni Jalen Hurts will have another offensive coordinator, and the Eagles will face every team's best shot, but a Super Bowl-winning head coach adds calm to a 2025 squad looking to repeat. Sirianni is battle-tested and has faced every scenario imaginable, having led Philadelphia to the postseason in four consecutive seasons. According to Elias Sports, Sirianni (.706, 48-20) owns the 3rd-highest regular-season winning percentage by a head coach in the Super BowlEra (min. 50 games), trailing only John Madden (.759, 1969-78) and George Allen (.712, 1966-77). Overall, it is the 6th-highest mark in NFL history, behind Guy Chamberlin (.784, 1922-27), Madden, Vince Lombardi (.738, 1959-67, '69), Ray Flaherty (.720, 1936-42), and Allen. 3. Eagles' offensive line The Eagles have studs at quarterback, running back, wide receiver, and tight end, but the overall team success starts and ends with a dominating offensive line. Jordan Mailata and Lane Johnson are among the two highest-graded offensive tackles in the NFL, and both are All-Pros, while left guard Landon Dickerson and center Cam Jurgens are Pro Bowlers. The right guard position is the only weakness, but this dominant union provides comfort for the entire offense. 4. DT Jalen Carter We talked about Philadelphia having studs at all three levels, and Carter is among the top three players at his position. The third-year defensive tackle has improved leaps and bounds each year, and could very well reset the market for all non-quarterbacks with another huge season. After earning All-Rookie Team honors, the No. 9 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft had 42 tackles, 12 for loss, 4.5 sacks, 61 combined QB hits and pressures, five pass deflections, and two forced fumbles. Carter performed at a high level despite playing 80 percent of the defensive snaps, up from 48 percent as a rookie. 5. DeJean and Mitchell DeJean was among the highest-rated players in the slot, holding opponents to 50 receptions. He had five pass breakups, and quarterbacks had an 82.2 passer rating against him. Mitchell ranked 3rd among NFL CBs with 16 forced incompletions, trailing only Zyon McCollum (17) and Denzel Ward (17). He was 3rd among CBs in yards allowed per coverage snap (0.8) behind Pat Surtain (0.6) and Derek Stingley (0.7) (min. 600 coverage snaps). Even with the loss of Darius Slay, C.J. Gardner-Johnson, Isaiah Rodgers, and others, Philadelphia can be optimistic about having two Defensive Rookie of the Year finalists in their secondary. 6. Zack Baun An outstanding inside linebacker can erase a ton of mistakes and make a defense elite, and that's precisely what Zack Baun did for the Eagles in 2024. Signed to a one-year deal with the idea that he'd add versatility as a pass rusher and linebacker, Baun earned All-Pro honors, and was a finalist for AP NFL Defensive Player of the Year, Zack Baun was thehighest-graded LB (90.1) by PFF in the regular season, producing 150 tackles and five forced fumbles (2nd in the NFL, behind T.J. Watt – 6). In the playoffs, Baun became the second NFL linebacker since 1991 to generate takeaways in each of their first four career postseason starts (Devin White in 2020), which included a diving interception of Patrick Mahomes in Super Bowl LIX. Baun returns after agreeing to a contract extension, and his presence gives a retooled defense a stud performer at all three levels.
Yahoo
15-07-2025
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Nick Sirianni calls certain criticism of Jalen Hurts '(expletive)'
Is Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts a "supporting-cast merchant?" Has he been carried to success by his ultra-talented offensive line and the super-group of explosive play-makers the team has surrounded him with? Not in his head coach's opinion. Advertisement "I think that's (expletive)," Sirianni said of the narrative, according to reports. "I mean, he plays the most important position in all sports, and it's the most ultimate team game there is. And what I admire about him is his selflessness of doing anything we need to do to win. "Anybody who plays quarterback is going to want to throw it 50 times a game. But he'll do anything. If he has to throw 50 times a game, he's ready to do that. If he has to hand it off 50 times a game, he's ready to do that." EAGLES FANS: Rams' Jared Verse says Philadelphia has top opponent fan base As is often the case after a team wins the Super Bowl, the Eagles' quarterback has been the subject of criticism from fans and analysts alike. Advertisement The gravitational pull of running back Saquon Barkley's prowess moved Philadelphia's offensive focus toward its run game and away from the pass in 2024. Hurts' 361 pass attempts and 2,903 passing yards were both career-low marks since he took over as the Eagles' full-time starter in 2021. Regardless of how it happened, the Eagles won the Super Bowl earlier this year. Hurts won Super Bowl MVP after completing more than 77% of his pass attempts and scoring three touchdowns – two in the air and one on the ground. T.J. WATT LANDING SPOTS: Eagles among top options if Steelers trade All-Pro "Anytime I hear (criticism of Hurts), it's cool, it's like a nice debate thing that people like to have," Sirianni said. "And I get it, there's a lot of hours that TV shows and radio stations have to fill to be able to fill that debate. I understand that, but we're talking about the ultimate team game there is and he does whatever he needs to do to win each and every game." Advertisement Sirianni went on to point out other quarterbacks, who are considered "great" irrespective of the immense level of talent around them: Tom Brady with Rob Gronkowski and Steve Young with Jerry Rice being a couple of specific examples. "I just think sometimes that's good debate, I guess. I wouldn't even say it's good debate, but it's debate that people are able to have. But yeah, I guess, my first initial thing was it's (expletive)." This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Jalen Hurts criticism is '(expletive)', Nick Sirianni says
