Sirianni Regrets Reaction After Hurts Leaves for Evaluation

Philadelphia Eagles coach Nick Sirianni said he regretted his sideline reaction after quarterback Jalen Hurts was hit by Chicago Bears linebacker D’Marco Jackson and sent for a concussion evaluation during Monday’s loss in Chicago. With Hurts off the field, backup Andy Dalton entered and threw an interception during the drive. Jackson was penalized for unnecessary roughness after the hit near the sideline. Hurts went to the medical tent for evaluation, and Sirianni reacted angrily toward Jackson. The exact words attributed to Sirianni in broadcast footage have not been reliably established. At halftime, Sirianni described the moment as frustrating but said medical staff had to protect players. He also said Philadelphia needed to run the ball in and take care of it with Dalton. The drive ended with an interception, preventing the Eagles from scoring on that possession. Sirianni addressed his reaction again after the game, saying he wished he had kept his emotions in check and needed to be steadier in that situation. He said he wanted to protect his players, while recognizing that the hit had been penalized and that opponents were trying to make a play.