Asante Samuel questions Eagles' coaching after loss to Jaguars
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Last updated Oct 13, 2026
Asante Samuel criticized Philadelphia Eagles coach Nick Sirianni and offensive coordinator Sean Mannion for their conservative playcalling following the team's 19-17 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 5. The Eagles struggled offensively, with quarterback Jalen Hurts passing for 220 yards but falling short of victory. Samuel expressed frustration over the game management, particularly a missed opportunity during the final kickoff that could have secured the win. Despite the setback, the Eagles received positive injury updates for key players Saquon Barkley and DeVonta Smith as they prepare for future games.
- •Samuel calls out Sirianni and Mannion for conservative play.
- •Hurts passed for 220 yards in the loss to Jacksonville.
- •Sirianni admitted to a critical mistake on the final kickoff.
- •Eagles received hopeful injury updates for Barkley and Smith.
- •Eagles now look to improve in upcoming matchups.
- 2:13 AMYahoo Sports — Ex-Eagles Player Calls Out ‘Embarrassing’ Nick Sirianni
- 1:41 AMYahoo Sports — Former Eagles star Asante Samuel calls out Nick Sirianni, Sean Mannion for conservative playcalling
"Philadelphia Eagles coach Nick Sirianni received plenty of blame after dropping a 19-17 road game to the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 5. The Eagles’ running back room is in shambles and the offense, led by Sirianni and offensive coordinator Sean Mannion, has sputtered, drawing the attention of former star cornerback Asante Samuel. Eagles QB Jalen […] The post Former Eagles star Asante Samuel calls out Nick Sirianni, Sean Mannion for conservative playcalling appeared first on ClutchPoints.
"Sunday in London was another rough day in the office for Nick Sirianni and the Philadelphia Eagles. Heading into the game, the Eagles were underdogs due to their recent struggles and a loaded injury report full of key players. Despite all of that, the Eagles were in control of the scoreboard, holding a lead with […] The post Ex-Eagles Player Calls Out ‘Embarrassing’ Nick Sirianni appeared first on HEAVY.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 13, 2026, 2:13 AMEx-Eagles Player Calls Out ‘Embarrassing’ Nick Sirianni
Sunday in London was another rough day in the office for Nick Sirianni and the Philadelphia Eagles. Heading into the game, the Eagles were underdogs due to their recent struggles and a loaded injury report full of key players. Despite all of that, the Eagles were in control of the scoreboard, holding a lead with […] The post Ex-Eagles Player Calls Out ‘Embarrassing’ Nick Sirianni appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsOct 13, 2026, 1:41 AMFormer Eagles star Asante Samuel calls out Nick Sirianni, Sean Mannion for conservative playcalling
Philadelphia Eagles coach Nick Sirianni received plenty of blame after dropping a 19-17 road game to the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 5. The Eagles’ running back room is in shambles and the offense, led by Sirianni and offensive coordinator Sean Mannion, has sputtered, drawing the attention of former star cornerback Asante Samuel. Eagles QB Jalen […] The post Former Eagles star Asante Samuel calls out Nick Sirianni, Sean Mannion for conservative playcalling appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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