Sirianni Denies Gesture Toward Fans After Eagles Loss

Philadelphia Eagles coach Nick Sirianni denied making an obscene gesture toward fans after video of him leaving the field following a loss to the New York Giants prompted speculation online. The defeat was the Eagles’ seventh consecutive loss.

Asked about the footage at a Monday press conference, Sirianni said, “Absolutely not.” He said the speculation had surprised him after Eagles senior vice president of communications Bob Lange alerted him to it. The reports relay Sirianni’s response; they do not independently establish his intent.

The video appeared to show Sirianni moving a finger on his right hand as he walked toward the tunnel with team security chief Dom DiSandro. Some viewers interpreted the movement as a middle finger directed at fans who had been booing, while others disputed that reading. The footage’s meaning remains uncertain, and Sirianni denied making the gesture.

The Eagles lost 19-11 to the Giants at Lincoln Financial Field, extending their losing streak to seven games. The loss left Philadelphia at 2-7, according to reports. The team entered its Week 10 bye after the defeat.

Sirianni also addressed whether he might make changes to the coaching staff during the...