Source: Eagles' Sirianni among 3 coaches fined $250K for conduct toward refs
The NFL fined Eagles coach Nick Sirianni $250,000 for conduct toward officials, with Mike Vrabel and Aaron Glenn hit with matching fines — but the penalties are temporarily on hold pending good behavior.
The NFL fined Philadelphia Eagles coach Nick Sirianni $250,000 for conduct toward game officials, a source confirmed to ESPN on Wednesday night — but the fine is temporarily on hold and can be repealed with good behavior.
Sports Illustrated first reported the penalty and noted that two other head coaches were hit with the same $250,000 figure for similar conduct: Mike Vrabel of the New England Patriots and Aaron Glenn of the New York Jets, the source confirmed to ESPN.
It wasn't immediately known when the fines were handed down or which specific incidents triggered them. Sirianni has a well-documented history of animated interactions with referees during his tenure leading the Eagles, and his fiery sideline demeanor has long been part of his coaching identity.
Putting the fines on hold effectively turns them into a warning: stay on good behavior and the penalties go away. All three coaches remain on notice as the NFL signals it is watching how its head coaches treat game officials.
The development is another sign the league intends to keep sideline conduct in check, even as it stops short of collecting the money — for now.
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