Nick Sirianni Blasts 2 Eagles Rookies for Showing Up Late to Camp

Training camp opened with plenty of optimism at the Eagles’ facility, but discipline quickly became the headline. The first day brought an unexpected wake-up call—not just for rookies, but for the entire team.

Rumors began swirling before noon: two new faces had failed to make the opening meeting on time. In a city where football is life, even minor missteps become major talking points.

As coaches gathered the squad for early drills, the absence of two high-profile draft picks was impossible to ignore. Questions were asked. Whispers spread about the reasons behind the delay.

Head coach Nick Sirianni didn’t hesitate to send a message, making it clear that expectations would not change for anyone. “I DON’T CARE WHERE YOU WERE DRAFTED. ONCE YOU WALK INTO MY ROOM, YOU START AT ZERO.” The warning echoed from locker room to meeting room.

Andrew Mukuba, the second-round safety out of Texas, was the first to be named. Known for his aggressive, versatile play, Mukuba posted 69 tackles and five interceptions in 2024, drawing early comparisons to C.J. Gardner-Johnson.

Ty Robinson, a fourth-round defensive tackle from Nebraska, quickly joined him in the spotlight. Renowned for his power and speed, Robinson delivered 15 tackles for loss, seven sacks, and the fastest DT time at the NFL Combine.

Both rookies cited oversleeping as their reason for tardiness—a detail that did little to soften the coach’s stance. In a locker room that values accountability, the lesson was clear from day one.

Veterans on the roster have rallied behind Sirianni’s no-nonsense approach, emphasizing that work ethic and focus define success in Philadelphia, not draft status or hype.

For Mukuba and Robinson, the challenge now is simple: reset, refocus, and prove themselves worthy of the Eagles’ standard. In this city, every player starts at zero.