Nick Foles says there is dysfunction in Philadelphia Eagles culture

Former Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles has publicly criticised the franchise, saying there is "dysfunction in Philly" and that the team's culture has changed. Speaking on the most recent episode of his podcast "The SZN," Foles, who was named MVP of Super Bowl LII, said the issues were about culture rather than execution. The comments were reported by Newsweek.

Foles's remarks come as the Eagles have lost five consecutive games after starting the 2026 season 2-0, according to Newsweek. The team is also dealing with several major injuries, including the loss of starting quarterback Jalen Hurts for the remainder of the year. The Eagles have a 4% chance of reaching the playoffs, according to the Inquirer, and face the Washington Commanders on Sunday night.

Foles contrasted the current culture with what he experienced under Stoutland. He said that when players were hit, the offensive line would pick them up right away. "That culture with Jeff, that would never fly," Foles said, according to Newsweek. He argued that the number one thing is culture, not scheme or a "fancy coordinator," and that Philadelphia had had good culture for much of the past couple of decades but something is changing.

Foles's comments are notable because he usually seems positive in his analysis, according to Bleeding Green Nation, as cited by Yahoo Sports. The outlet also noted that Foles had feared during the offseason that the Eagles would fall apart after pushing a legendary coach out of the building. Heavy reported that Stoutland had been a major contributor to the Eagles' success since 2013.

Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni responded to the criticism. According to a headline carried by Yahoo Sports from NJ.com, Sirianni said "That crap" in response. Heavy noted that if the culture is being questioned in Philadelphia, it becomes a bad look for Sirianni.

What happens next

The Eagles will look to get their season back on track in a Week 8 matchup against the division-rival Washington Commanders on Sunday night, according to Newsweek. The Inquirer questioned whether the team can complete a sweep of the Commanders and crawl back into the postseason picture.