Mannion has only coached 2 years, starting as an offensive assistant for the Packers in 2024 before being promoted to QBs coach.
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PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Eagles announced this Thursday the hiring of Sean Mannion as their new offensive coordinator.
Mannion, 33, brings limited coaching experience, having started as an offensive assistant with the Green Bay Packers in 2024 before a promotion to quarterbacks coach last season.
“In meeting with Sean, it quickly became clear that he is a bright young coach with a promising future in this league. I was impressed by his systematic ideas about attacking football and his strategic approach,” said Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni in a statement. “Sean’s 11 years in the NFL have given him a great opportunity to learn and grow alongside some of the best coaches in the sport. As a result, he has a wealth of knowledge and experience that will be invaluable to our team in the future.”
Mannion, a former Oregon State quarterback, played nine seasons in the NFL, including four with the Los Angeles Rams, who drafted him in the third round. During his playing career, he learned from coaches like Sean McVay, Klint Kubiak, and Shane Waldron.
He was an active player until 2023 with the Minnesota Vikings and the Seattle Seahawks.
Despite his limited coaching tenure, Mannion is viewed as a rising star within league circles. Last season, he worked with Jordan Love, who completed 66% of his passes for 3,381 yards with 23 touchdowns and six interceptions.
The hiring concludes an extensive search that began after Kevin Patullo’s dismissal on January 13. The Eagles initially targeted experienced offensive coordinators, but Mike McDaniel of the Los Angeles Chargers and Brian Daboll of the Tennessee Titans accepted positions with other teams. A veteran hire seemed logical after the offense struggled under Patullo, who was in his first year as offensive coordinator in 2024. Philadelphia boasts the NFL’s most expensive offensive roster, yet finished 19th in points per game (22.3), 24th in total offense (311 yards per game), and led the league in drives ending in three-and-outs. That offensive inconsistency hampered a strong defense, leading to a 23-19 playoff loss to the San Francisco 49ers, ending their title defense.
The Eagles are prepared to grant the new offensive coordinator full autonomy, though it remains to be seen how that will play out with a coach as inexperienced as Mannion. Sirianni relinquished play-calling duties early in his first season and has largely operated as a general manager in recent years, though he re-engaged with the offense when needed, including late last season in an attempt to jumpstart a struggling unit.
This marks the fifth offensive coordinator Jalen Hurts has worked with since becoming the undisputed starter in 2021. Hurts has publicly voiced his desire for greater stability at the offensive coordinator position, but that hasn’t materialized thus far.
