NFL coach Nick Sirianni is known for his strong leadership and is one of the most successful coaches in the league. However, personally, he is a doting father to his three kids and a loving husband to his spouse.
The Philadelphia Eagles head coach shares three children, Jacob, Taylor, and Miles, with his wife, Brett Ashley Cantwell.
Highlights
- Nick Sirianni met his wife, Brett Ashley Cantwell, in 2010 and tied the knot in 2013.
- During their decade-long marital life, the NFL head coach and his spouse, welcomed three children, Miles, Taylor, and Jacob.
- The head coach has repeatedly brought his sons and daughter to press conferences.
The head coach first met Brett Ashley Cantwell in 2010 in Kansas City, where he was working as an offensive quality control coach for the Kansas City Chiefs.
Meanwhile, Cantwell had relocated to the city to start her own career as a teacher. Soon after, they started dating and eventually decided to walk down the aisle in 2013.
The head coach once spoke about his connection to Kansas City in a news conference.
“I met my wife there. When you have something as significant as meeting your wife there in that city, that place, that time frame, and that city is always going to carry a special place in my heart because of that.”
Nick Sirianni
The Jamestown, New York native said that Kansas City was a great town and that they had really enjoyed their time there.
He also mentioned that his wife had many friends in the city and that he had made some good friends as well.
Nick Sirianni’s Children Have Joined Him During Multiple Press Conferences
The Eagles head coach and his wife, Brett Ashley Cantwell, welcomed his first kid, Jacob Sirianni, in 2015. At that time, Sirianni was the quarterback coach for the San Diego Chargers.
Nick Sirianni’s kids are not only gorgeous they’re insanely well behaved. If I had mine next to me during a live TV interview? Omg it would be a disaster. pic.twitter.com/7TOj2jt6gJ
— Jamie Apody (@JamieApody) December 4, 2022
Well, as the son of a famous NFL head coach, it is no surprise that Jacob loves sports, but not football. The young man plays baseball. Sirianni does his best to participate in Jacob’s Little League team.
In an interview with the Philadelphia Inquirer, the coach said that, he doesn’t want to push Jacob into sports.
Still, Sirianni gives his son coaching tips now and then, reminding Jacob that he is a professional coach. But Jacob would tell him, “Not for baseball.”
His Daughter’s Personality Stole The Show During A Pre-Super Bowl Press Conference
The former Indianapolis Colts coach’s second child and only daughter, Taylor Sirianni, was born in 2017.
During a pre-Super Bowl press conference in January 2023, Taylor’s personality stole the show.
At the time, Sirianni brought all of his three kids to the podium and told them where to stand. When Taylor didn’t want to stand, Jacob gave her his seat.
“Good job,” Sirianni praised Jacob and shared with reporters, “He gave up his seat for his little sister. That was special.”
While her dad talked, Taylor got restless and began copying his facial expressions and gestures. The coach noticed and said, “Taylor, stop it,” with a smile. The cute moment quickly went viral.
The NFL shared a video with the caption,
“Taylor Sirianni is a whole mood 😎,” and NBC Philly commented, “Nick Sirianni just made the Super Bowl but still has to be a dad.”
Moreover, Miles Sirianni, who was born in 2020, is the youngest child of Brett and Nick. In another cute moment, Sirianni was talking to the press while holding his young son.
“Miles Sanders is our top player, no doubt about it,” he said excitedly. When his dad’s voice got loud, the little boy looked up at him. Sirianni then gave him a kiss, which made then 2-year-old Miles giggle.
Netizens Accused Nick Sirianni Of Using His Kids As Human Shields
Recently, a video showed Sirianni arguing with Eagles fans after Sunday’s poor win against the Browns. He might have been talking to one fan or another.
Such a bush league move by Sirianni to bring his kid to the podium while he’s under fire for bad play and acting like a maniac on the sideline. Kids are not human shields pic.twitter.com/66aeuXO8at
— Ben Volin (@BenVolin) October 14, 2024
People reacted quickly and harshly. Some accused Sirianni of using his kids to ease the tension during the postgame press conference.
“Such a low move by Sirianni to bring his kid to the podium while he’s criticized for bad play and acting wild on the sideline. Kids are not shields.”
Boston Globe writer Ben Volin
Nick Sirianni defended himself, saying that his kids love joining him at the press conference after a win.
He added, "I've learned in this game that it's hard to win, and you have to appreciate the wins. My only intention is my love for my family and wanting them to share that moment with me."
One netizen also defended him, saying,
“Any Eagles reporter who felt they couldn’t ask Sirianni questions because of his kids should be fired. That’s the most ridiculous excuse I’ve ever heard. 😂”
Additional Information
- The Eagles coach Nick Sirianni’s net worth is estimated to be $10 million as of 2024.
- He was born in Jamestown, New York, to his parents, Amy and Fran Sirianni.
- His father formerly served as the head coach at Southwestern Central High School in West Ellicott.
