Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie made it crystal clear: The franchise, coming off its second Super Bowl appearance in three years, is not only committed to sustained success but is determined to “win big.” That message included a strong vote of confidence in head coach Nick Sirianni, reaffirming that he will continue leading the team into the future.
“Nick’s going to be our coach,” Lurie said during his annual press conference at the NFL Owners Meetings in Palm Beach, Florida. “We don’t talk publicly [about contracts], but I’m sure we’ll find out soon enough that Nick will be our coach going forward. He’s done an outstanding job.”
Lurie praised Sirianni for his leadership, intelligence, and ability to develop talent, emphasizing the culture and mindset that the coach has instilled in the team. “Everything I had hoped for early on in identifying Nick as the next head coach has come to pass,” Lurie added.
Lurie was quick to point out that when there were rumblings calling for Sirianni to be fired during their disappointing 2-2 start to last season, he quickly turned things around after the bye week.
Point well noted.
The Eagles went on to win 16 of their next 17 games, including their second Super Bowl title. The Eagles' only loss over the span came in December on the road against the Washington Commanders, and that was in a game in which star quarterback and Super Bowl MVP Jalen Hurts left with a concussion.
“Outstanding job,” Lurie said of Sirianni. “He has a growth mindset, he'll get better.”
Sirianni is already thinking about how they can get better and made a bold statement about the Super Bowl Champs.
"The celebration is over. The celebration of the Super Bowl is over. Our preparation is here. There's nothing like getting back in there and starting to work again. With our team, if you're not busting your butt and giving everything you've got, you'll be exposed. That's why we value these guys so much. Try not to work hard in front of Saquon Barkley or Jalen Hurts and they'll be on you."Nick Sirianni
While they still have at least a few more celebrations including their ring ceremony and visit to the White House at the end of April, you get Sirianni's point.
Learning from Mistakes
The Eagles hope to learn from their mistakes, following great success. After winning the Super Bowl in 2017 the Eagles struggled to maintain their championship-caliber play. Quarterback Carson Wentz struggled and eventually, head coach Doug Pederson was fired.
" It's incredibly difficult to repeat. I think in any sport you don't see it very often. I think that maybe we didn't plan as well for 1, 2, 3 years out as we are now. Maybe it's just more obvious now. We've got an exceptionally young both roster and talent level that's at a very high level, players that are about to really emerge on the scene that are not necessarily national names. We want to keep as many of those people as possible. Maybe at that stage we kept more in the short run and didn't quite maximize where we'd be 12, 24, 36 months out."Jeffrey Lurie
Lurie has confidence in Roseman, too, who has learned from his past experience and is in a better position to maintain success.
"Howie is just really on top of that and I do rely on him for roster construction and the ability to plan out what are we going to have to be doing next February, next February, and it's just from experience," Lurie said of Roseman.
Strategic Planning Over Short-Term Moves
Despite not making a splash in free agency and losing key players, including Milton Williams who left for the Patriots, and Josh Sweat who signed with the Cardinals, Lurie stressed that these moves are all part of a long-term vision. Rather than chasing immediate fixes, the Eagles are focused on retaining their top young talent for years to come.
“We want to win, and we want to win big,” Lurie said. “The way to win consistently and to win big is to plan for the contracts you’re going to have to give to your best young players.”
Executive Vice President/General Manager Howie Roseman has earned Lurie’s full trust in executing that strategy. “Howie is as good as it exists in the NFL, I’ll say better,” Lurie said. “We want as many draft choices as possible and as much salary cap space as possible to plan for the future.”
Financial Strategy and Aggressive Approach
The Eagles have been among the highest-spending teams in the NFL in recent years, using aggressive financial tactics such as void years to maximize their roster. Lurie made it clear that this approach isn’t changing anytime soon.
“Our cash over cap has been high, and it’s continuing that way,” Lurie said. “All of these decisions are strictly about how to win big and how to retain our best young players in their prime.”
While some fans may question the departures of key contributors, Lurie emphasized that the team’s roster-building philosophy remains focused on long-term competitiveness rather than reactionary decisions.
Looking Ahead
Despite changes on the roster and coaching staff, the Eagles enter the next season with confidence. New offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo, who has been with the organization for years, is expected to bring both continuity and innovation.
As for the roster, Lurie is bullish on the team’s young talent. “We’ve got an exceptionally young roster and talent level that’s at a very high level—players that are about to really emerge on the scene,” he said.
With Sirianni leading the way, Roseman strategizing for the future, and Lurie’s unwavering commitment to success, the Eagles are not just planning to win—they are planning to dominate for years to come.