Nick Sirianni might be best known for his fiery presence on the sidelines, his passionate press conferences, and leading the Philadelphia Eagles to back-to-back Super Bowls, but behind the scenes, there’s someone just as important to his success—his wife, Brett Ashley Cantwell. She’s been with him before the NFL fame, before the Super Bowl appearances, and before the big paychecks. Their love story isn’t one of glitz and glamour but of sacrifice, loyalty, and moving cross-country for the sake of football.
But Brett isn’t just “Nick Sirianni’s wife.” She’s a former teacher, a devoted mother, and the backbone of their family. And if there’s one thing that’s clear, football isn’t just Nick’s job—it’s part of their entire family’s DNA.
The Unexpected Love Story: How Nick & Brett Met
Nick Sirianni didn’t sweep Brett off her feet with his football credentials. In fact, when they met, she wasn’t even remotely interested.
Back in 2009, when Sirianni was working as an assistant coach for the Kansas City Chiefs, he lived in an apartment complex in the city. So did Brett Ashley Cantwell. They ran into each other multiple times, but while Nick remembered their early encounters, Brett barely took notice.
“I didn’t remember him, but he remembered me,” Brett admitted in an interview.
Eventually, Sirianni got the courage to introduce himself properly. “I work with the Chiefs,” he told her.
Her response? Total indifference. “I didn’t care at all,” Brett later confessed.
But Nick Sirianni isn’t the type to back down from a challenge—whether it’s winning over Philadelphia Eagles fans or convincing a woman he was worth her time. Luckily, Brett’s sister loved Nick and encouraged her to give him a chance. That one date turned into something real, and before long, they were inseparable.
From Teacher to NFL Wife: The Sacrifices Brett Made
At the time, Brett had a stable life in Kansas City. She was a schoolteacher, had a close-knit circle of friends, and lived just 30 minutes away from her family.
But then, in 2012, Andy Reid took over as head coach of the Chiefs and fired Sirianni from his position. Suddenly, Nick was forced to move on to a new coaching opportunity with the San Diego Chargers, and Brett had to make a decision—stay in the only home she had ever known, or follow Nick into the unknown.
She didn’t hesitate.
“I loved my job. I loved everything about Kansas City,” Brett admitted. “I loved Nick more. So, it was all worth it.”
Leaving behind her teaching career wasn’t easy. Adjusting to a life where her husband was constantly working, constantly moving, and constantly on the hot seat wasn’t easy. But she embraced the journey, even when it meant bouncing from San Diego to Indianapolis to Philadelphia—all in the span of a decade.
Life as an NFL Coach’s Wife
Being married to an NFL coach isn’t the glamorous lifestyle some imagine. The long hours, constant relocations, and pressure to win can be overwhelming.
“When you first met me, you used the Chiefs card,” Brett likes to tease her husband.
“Hey, it worked!” Nick fires back.
And she wasn’t wrong. Football has dictated nearly every aspect of their life. Nick is often gone for 14-hour days, only seeing his kids for a few minutes in the morning before heading to practice. When the Eagles made it to Super Bowl 57 in 2023, Brett saw firsthand how much weight was on Nick’s shoulders—only for the team to lose in a heartbreaking 38-35 finish.
Yet, Brett never complains. Instead, she’s found a support system with other NFL wives who understand the struggles.
“We’re all in the same situation,” Brett said in a rare interview. “That’s what makes it easier. There are so many other coaches’ wives that have kids, and that’s an instant connection right there.”
Meet the Sirianni Kids: The Future of the Eagles Family
Nick and Brett have three children: Jacob, Taylor, and Miles.
Their kids have quickly become fan favorites—especially their daughter Taylor, who went viral during Super Bowl 57 media week for hilariously mimicking her dad’s intense facial expressions during a press conference.
Jacob, their oldest son, was born in 2015 while Nick was coaching for the Chargers. Unlike his football-obsessed dad, Jacob prefers baseball—which Nick supports wholeheartedly. “I told my wife, ‘I finally have a hobby,’” Sirianni joked.
Then there’s Miles, the youngest, born in 2020. At just three years old, he’s already been spotted on the sidelines in a tiny Eagles jersey, soaking in his dad’s world.
For all the stress that comes with coaching in the NFL, Sirianni’s happiest moments come from being a dad. After the Eagles’ NFC Championship victory in 2023, he brought all three kids to his press conference, only to be hilariously interrupted by their antics. Taylor stole the show with her exaggerated facial expressions, and Miles—sitting on his dad’s lap—perked up every time he heard his own name.
“You guys need to stop,” Nick said, trying to keep a straight face. “Taylor, stop it.”
It didn’t work.
The video went viral, and suddenly, Taylor Sirianni became a social media sensation.
Football, Family, and a Super Bowl Dream
As Nick prepares for another Super Bowl showdown, Brett and the kids remain his biggest supporters. Even after a crushing loss in Super Bowl 57, Brett was the first person to tell him to hold his head high.
It’s clear that football isn’t just Nick’s job—it’s the fabric of their family. Brett has been there through the firings, the moves, the championship runs, and the devastating losses. She’s seen her husband go from an assistant coach nobody knew to one of the most talked-about head coaches in the NFL.
And through it all, she’s remained his constant.
As the Eagles get ready for the 2025 season opener in Brazil, Brett and the kids will be right there, watching, cheering, and reminding Nick that no matter what happens on the field, he’s already won at home.
