unCovering the Birds: Howie Roseman, Nick Sirianni speak!

Jeff McLane and Olivia Reiner recap their reporters-only sessions with Howie Roseman and Nick Sirianni ahead of the NFL Combine — what the Eagles’ top decision-makers said, and what it really means.

by Jeff McLane Feb. 25, 2026, 3:17 p.m. ET

AJ Brown’s future…Sean Mannion’s hiring as offensive coordinator…Jeff Stoutland’s awkward exit…the Eagles’ strategy for free agency and the draft. These have been the dominant storylines of the Eagles’ offseason. More than a month after the team’s unceremonious exit from the playoffs, its top two decision makers finally weighed in publicly on these topics. Ahead of this week’s NFL combine, The Philadelphia Inquirer’s Jeff McLane and Olivia Reiner participated in beat reporters-only interview sessions with general manager Howie Roseman and head coach Nick Sirianni. With the embargo lifted, Jeff and Olivia discuss their main takeaways.

00:00 Roseman and Sirianni speak!

01:13 Roseman and Sirianni address the AJ Brown situation

10:26 Sirianni indicates that offense will be different under new coordinator Sean Mannion

20:15 Sirianni gives his side of the Jeff Stoutland story

26:34 How will coaching changes affect Howie Roseman’s offseason personnel strategy

unCovering the Birds is a production of The Philadelphia Inquirer and KYW Newsradio Original Podcasts. Look for new episodes throughout the season, including day-after-game reactions.