Eagles Consider Coaching Changes Amid Seven-Game Losing Streak
With the trade deadline approaching, Philadelphia evaluates its offensive staff after falling to the Giants, dropping the record to 2-7.
By Adrian Kovalenko ·
The Philadelphia Eagles face immediate decisions as they enter their bye week following a 19-11 loss to the New York Giants on Sunday. The defeat extends a seven-game losing streak, marking the longest slump in franchise history since 2012. The team now sits with a 2-7 record and is well out of the race in the NFC East, where the Giants hold the division lead with a 5-2-1 record.
Owner Jeffrey Lurie has a history of replacing coaches after losing seasons, placing pressure on head coach Nick Sirianni. Sirianni acknowledged that he would review the staff and his own performance. He stated that he would look internally first and then move from there, emphasizing his role in coaching both players and coaches. The team must make any major changes early in the week to allow time for adjustment before returning to play against the Pittsburgh Steelers on November 22.
The offensive unit remains the primary focus of scrutiny. First-year offensive coordinator Sean Mannion has not overseen more than 341 total yards in a game this season. That peak occurred in Week 2, a victory over Tennessee where quarterback Jalen Hurts, wide receiver DeVonta Smith, and tackle Lane Johnson were all active. Since then, the offense has struggled to maintain consistency.
In the loss to the Giants, the Eagles generated only 220 total yards. They did not record their first first down of the second half until the fourth quarter. Running back Saquon Barkley was limited to 1.7 yards per carry on 13 attempts. Quarterback Joe Milton, who started for the first time after Tanner McKee was benched, threw for 169 yards with no touchdowns and no interceptions.
Sirianni has resisted public calls to fire Mannion or remove him from play-calling duties. He noted that changes should not be made simply because of the team's record. Instead, the staff must identify what is genuinely working and what requires correction. The trade deadline is set for Tuesday, offering another avenue for roster adjustments.
Punter Braden Mann provided a rare bright spot during the loss. He recorded an 86-yard punt from the Philadelphia 8-yard-line to the New York 6-yard-line late in the second quarter. This marked the longest punt in the NFL since Rodney Williams kicked a 90-yarder in September 2001. Mann also recorded punts of 60 and 54 yards early in the second half.
The franchise record for a punt remains with former quarterback Randall Cunningham, who achieved a 91-yard kick in 1989. The Eagles' losing streak is currently tied for the ninth-worst in team history. They lost eight straight games in 2012, the final season of Andy Reid's tenure. The team has not suffered a double-digit losing streak in a single season since dropping 11 consecutive games in 1968.
