The Philadelphia Eagles have brought in Sean Mannion, who previously coached quarterbacks for the Green Bay Packers, to serve as their offensive coordinator, the organization confirmed on Thursday.
Mannion, aged 33, steps into the role previously held by Kevin Patullo, who was dismissed by the Eagles following their defeat to the San Francisco 49ers in the wild-card round.
The Eagles’ search also reportedly considered more prominent candidates. Former head coaches Mike McDaniel and Brian Daboll were apparently among their leading preferences, both of whom ultimately accepted offensive coordinator positions with the Los Angeles Chargers and Tennessee Titans, respectively.
Mannion concluded his professional playing career as an NFL quarterback merely two seasons ago. He was drafted by the Rams in the third round out of Oregon State in 2015, enjoying a nine-year tenure in the league. Throughout that period, he participated in 14 contests, making three starting appearances: one with the Rams and two with the Minnesota Vikings, where he played from 2019 to 2020 and for part of the 2021 season.
His most recent playing stint was with the Seattle Seahawks in 2023.
Interestingly, his only touchdown pass thrown during his career was against the Green Bay team. Matt LaFleur, the Packers’ head coach, brought him on as an offensive assistant before the 2024 season. Mannion was subsequently elevated to quarterbacks coach for the current season.
“I’m thrilled to have Sean Mannion on board as the new offensive coordinator of the Philadelphia Eagles,” head coach Nick Sirianni said in a statement Thursday.
“My goal throughout this process was to operate with an open mind regarding the future of our offense to find the best fit for the Eagles. Over the last few weeks, I had an opportunity to meet with a number of talented candidates and great offensive minds. I am appreciative of the time I was able to spend with each of them. Some came with years of experience running an offense and calling plays. Others were young, sharp and dynamic coaches on the rise. I felt it was important to be patient and thorough to allow the right fit to reveal himself to us. Sean did just that.”
Philadelphia’s offensive performance saw a decline in 2025. The group was positioned at 19th for points per game (averaging 22.3), 24th for total yards per game (with 311.2), and also 24th for its third-down conversion success rate (at 37.1%).
In contrast, during their Super Bowl championship year in 2024, they achieved seventh place in points per game (scoring 27.2), eighth in total yards per game (reaching 367.2), and tenth in third-down conversion efficiency (at 41.7%).
Despite maintaining largely identical offensive talent, Philadelphia found it challenging to regain a consistent offensive rhythm. This became a defining narrative for the Eagles’ season, explaining the intense scrutiny faced by Patullo — who was a novice play-caller elevated by Sirianni from within the organization after Kellen Moore departed to become the New Orleans Saints’ head coach.
He endured criticism throughout the season as the 11-6 Eagles’ offense frequently sputtered, seemingly struggling with intermittent performance. The discontent escalated to such an extent that his residence in New Jersey was reportedly egged after a Black Friday defeat against the emerging Chicago Bears.
Following Patullo’s departure, Sirianni articulated his desire for the offense to “persist in its evolution.” Patullo had been broadly criticized for the foreseeable nature of his play-calling. The Eagles deployed quarterback Jalen Hurts less frequently in running plays, and the participation, or absence of it, of wide receiver A.J. Brown was a continuous topic of conversation.
Mannion’s primary responsibility will be to fully leverage the capabilities of a high-caliber offense. ESPN regards him as an emerging talent within NFL circles. Mannion contributed to the recent progression of Packers quarterback Jordan Love, who achieved a 66.3% completion rate and recorded 23 touchdowns versus six interceptions this season. Furthermore, Mannion collaborated with Malik Willis, who performed commendably during his two significant outings and may secure a starting position with another team next season.
Sirianni’s statement on Thursday noted that Mannion has gathered “an extensive amount of knowledge” from collaborating with some of the NFL’s premier coaches.
Throughout Mannion’s 11-year involvement in the league, encompassing his time as a player, he has encountered individuals like Sean McVay, Zac Taylor, Jedd Fisch, Klint Kubiak, Kevin O’Connell, Dave Canales, Kevin Stefanski, and LaFleur, among others, according to reports from The Athletic.
However, Mannion does not possess prior experience in play-calling. This characteristic was also noted for Patullo when he assumed leadership of the offense.
Mannion will face considerable expectation to produce improved outcomes.
