Jeffrey Lurie dropped some interesting tidbits on Super Bowl opening night

Jeffrey Lurie doesn’t speak to reporters very often, so, it’s typically interesting to hear from the Philadelphia Eagles owner when he is available for comment.

Lurie spoke to reporters at Super Bowl opening night on Monday in New Orleans and had some interesting tidbits to share.

1 – No contract extension for Nick Sirianni … yet
Make no mistake: Sirianni receiving a contract extension at some point this offseason feels like a pretty safe bet.

The Eagles’ head coach is in the Super Bowl for the second time in the last three seasons. He has the fifth-best winning percentage of any head coach ever in NFL history, trailing only behind Guy Chamberlain, John Madden, Vince Lombardi, and George Allen.

But Lurie wasn’t willing to confirm that an extension is imminent. Which, in fairness, lines up with a general organizational policy of not commenting on contracts.

It was also interesting to see Lurie acknowledge Sirianni’s outward emotion as both one of his “strengths” and “weaknesses.”

#Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie declined to talk about HC Nick Sirianni’s contract situation as he heads into the final year of a 5-year deal. Lurie praised his coach. Asked about Sirianni’s outward emotion, he said: “It’s one of his strengths and it’s one weaknesses.” pic.twitter.com/YXRGUP8iu5

— Jeff McLane (@Jeff_McLane) February 4, 2025

2 – Jeffrey Lurie is not buying the Boston Celtics
Bill Simmons recently said that Lurie was one of just a few people in contention to buy the Boston Celtics.

Via Boston.com:

“The Celtics, it was their first round of buyers, they had to cut down their perspective buyers,” Simmons said. “Four or five people made the first round. One of the people was the Eagles owner, Jeffrey Lurie, who is apparently from Massachusetts. There’s been a couple of ‘Hmm, I wonder who these guys are?’ There are a couple I couldn’t figure out but that’s one.”

Though he added the caveat of “never say never,” Lurie shot down the notion he’s buying the Philadelphia 76ers’ rival.

Via PHLY’s Zach Berman:

“No, I’m not really interested in acquiring another sports team. I think it’s connected because they’re my childhood team. I’ve got a tremendous amount of respect for their whole culture. I sort of see it as like a kindred soul in the NBA. Wyc (Grousbeck) has been an outstanding owner. I love the way they’ve developed that team. And we’ve got to celebrate so many banners over the years. It’s not something that’s top of mind. And my whole focus is on my love of the Eagles and to win another Super Bowl for Philadelphia. And I’m obsessed.”

And more via Berman:

“I don’t expect anything, really. I would never say never, but I’m not looking to own another sports franchise. The Celtics, again, are exceptional. They’re so well run. They’re so talented. They’re my childhood team. However, I do not expect that to happen.”

As someone who thinks it’s not very fun that Josh Harris owns both the Sixers and the Washington Commanders … good.

Eagles fans should much prefer Lurie to focus on the Birds.

3 – The Eagles are not losing a home game in 2026 after all
A recent report claimed the Eagles are “likely” to play the Los Angeles Rams in Australia during the 2026 NFL season.

If that report is true, the Eagles would be losing a home game since they’re set to host the Rams that year.

Lurie, however, said the Eagles will be the visiting team if they’re playing in Australia.

Which seems more plausible than the Eagles losing two games at Lincoln Financial Field within three seasons.

Jeffrey Lurie said the Eagles will not give up a home game to play in Australia.

If they play in Australia in the next few years, it would be as the visiting team.

— Zach Berman (@ZBerm) February 4, 2025

4 – Dome field advantage?
There’s been some speculation that the Eagles could either build a new dome stadium or add a cover to The Linc.

Asked about the topic, Lurie said the following, via Eliot Shorr-Parks:

“I don’t have a strong opinion about it because you’re torn.

I love outdoor football. I love it. I love the cold games, I like the hot games, I like the snow games.

On the other hand, does Philadelphia deserve to host the Super Bowl, the NCAA Final Four, lots of great events, it’s an incredible sports city … does it deserve that? Yes.

So, we’ve gotta balance all those things.”

That’s not a “no” to a dome. But hardly definitive either way.