PHILADELPHIA, P.A. — With the Eagles mired in a five-game losing streak and a 2-5 record that mirrors their worst start under Nick Sirianni, special teams coordinator Michael Clay offered a pointed defense of his head coach’s approach, emphasizing consistency and a return to the process that fueled a 2021 turnaround.⁠

The Eagles opened the 2026 season at 2-0 before dropping five straight, including an ugly 38-21 home loss to the Cowboys on Monday night. Star quarterback Jalen Hurts is out for the season with blood clots ; Tanner McKee has taken over under center; A.J.…