The NFL rumor mill is already churning, and it's not even August. With the 2026 season still weeks away, FS1's Nick Wright is making a bold prediction: Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni will be on the move next year — and he's already got a destination in mind.
Speaking on First Things First, Wright laid out a scenario that would send shockwaves through both Philadelphia and Cincinnati. "The head coach of the 2027 Bengals will be Nick Sirianni," Wright declared. "Sirianni won't be back in Philadelphia next year. If the Bengals miss the playoffs, they're firing Zac Taylor. That button has to be pushed."
Sirianni has been at the helm of the Eagles since 2021, racking up a 59-26 record and two Super Bowl appearances — including a dominant win over the Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX. But despite never missing the playoffs, the pressure is mounting. Last season's offensive struggles and behind-the-scenes tension between A.J. Brown and Jalen Hurts have raised questions about Sirianni's ability to keep the unit on track.
Wright's argument hinges on the Bengals' urgency. After a fourth straight playoff miss, he believes Cincinnati will be ready to pull the plug on Zac Taylor. "The Bengals wouldn't want to roll the dice with a first-time head coach again," Wright added. "And the guy [Sirianni] has won a Super Bowl."
The Bengals' stars have already voiced their frustration. Late in the 2025 season, Joe Burrow told reporters, "We don't want to be in the spot we are in now, so something's got to change." Ja'Marr Chase echoed that sentiment, saying, "It's pretty obvious on what issues need to be changed."
Wright sees Sirianni as the perfect fit — a proven winner who could step into a high-pressure situation and immediately command respect. Meanwhile, the Eagles are dealing with their own distractions, including Sirianni's recent use of ChatGPT for locker room inspiration, which has drawn both curiosity and criticism.
Of course, this is all speculation. The 2026 season hasn't kicked off yet, and Sirianni could still silence the doubters by leading Philadelphia on another deep playoff run. But if the Bengals stumble again, don't be surprised if Sirianni's name becomes the hottest topic in coaching circles.
For now, the clock is ticking in both cities. The Eagles need to prove last year's turmoil was a blip, not a trend. And the Bengals need to show their stars that winning is coming back. If neither happens, Wright's prediction might just become reality.
