Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni has denied making a middle-finger gesture towards fans during a viral video that surfaced after the team's 19-11 loss to the New York Giants on Sunday. The defeat marked the Eagles' seventh consecutive loss, further dimming their playoff hopes.
The video, which circulated on social media, shows Sirianni walking off the field with head of security Dom DiSandro by his side as he was being booed by the crowd. In the clip, Sirianni appears to wiggle the fingers on his right hand, with his middle finger seeming to extend higher than the others.
When asked about the incident at his media availability on Monday, Sirianni stated, "Absolutely not. That was a surprise to me. Absolutely not."
The Eagles' current record stands at 2-7. Adding to the team's struggles, they traded defensive tackle Jordan Davis to the Jacksonville Jaguars on Monday for a 2027 first-round pick and a 2029 second-round pick.
Sirianni's tenure with the Eagles has largely been successful, including a Super Bowl victory in the 2024 season and another appearance in 2022. However, the team experienced a late-season collapse last year, finishing 11-7 after a strong start and being eliminated in the wild-card round. This season has been further impacted by injuries, including quarterback Jalen Hurts playing only five games due to a blood clot and receiver DeVonta Smith missing time with hamstring issues.