Eagles Tap Sean Mannion as New Offensive Coordinator, Betting on a Rising Star
The Philadelphia Eagles are making a bold move to reset their offense, hiring Green Bay Packers quarterbacks coach Sean Mannion as their new offensive coordinator. At just 33 years old, Mannion is considered one of the up-and-coming minds in the NFL coaching ranks - and now he’s stepping into one of the most scrutinized roles in football.
Mannion brings with him two years of NFL coaching experience, but his football résumé runs much deeper. After a nine-year career as a quarterback - including a four-year stint with the Los Angeles Rams - Mannion transitioned to coaching in 2024, starting under the guidance of veteran QB coach Tom Clements in Green Bay. When Clements stepped back, Mannion stepped up, leading the Packers’ quarterback room in 2025 and playing a key role in Jordan Love’s breakout season.
Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni didn’t mince words about what he saw in Mannion during the interview process.
“It was quickly apparent in meeting with Sean that he is a bright young coach with a tremendous future ahead of him in this league,” Sirianni said. “I was impressed by his systematic views on offensive football and his strategic approach.”
That strategic approach was shaped by more than a decade in NFL locker rooms, where Mannion had the chance to learn from some of the league’s top offensive minds. One of those was Matt LaFleur, who coached Mannion in 2017 when LaFleur was the offensive coordinator under Sean McVay with the Rams. That connection came full circle when LaFleur brought Mannion into the Packers’ fold as an offensive assistant after his playing days ended in 2023.
LaFleur, clearly seeing Mannion’s coaching potential early, created a role for him in Green Bay - in part anticipating that Clements might eventually retire. That foresight paid off.
Mannion quickly earned LaFleur’s trust and helped guide Jordan Love through a pivotal 2025 campaign, bouncing back from an injury-riddled 2024. He also played a hand in the development of backup Malik Willis.
“He’s got a bright future in this profession,” LaFleur said during the season. “He attacks it the same way I knew he would when he was a player. Just extreme ownership of everything, puts in the time and goes above and beyond the call of duty, which is exactly what you want from your assistant coaches.”
The Eagles are hoping that work ethic and attention to detail can help revitalize an offense that took a step back in 2025. After winning the Super Bowl the year before, Philadelphia struggled with inconsistency and bowed out in the Wild Card round. The team parted ways with then-offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo, who had taken over play-calling duties in 2025 following Kellen Moore’s departure to become head coach of the New Orleans Saints.
Now the question becomes: Will Mannion be the one calling plays next season? That remains to be seen.
Sirianni has handled those duties himself in the past, and he could take them back. But if Mannion’s vision and preparation impressed Sirianni enough to earn the job, it’s not hard to imagine him getting the keys to the offense.
Back in Green Bay, LaFleur may already have his next move lined up. Luke Getsy - a familiar face in Titletown - could be in line to replace Mannion. Getsy has worn multiple hats with the Packers over the years, including serving as quarterbacks coach and passing game coordinator from 2019 to 2021, when he worked closely with Aaron Rodgers.
Getsy’s coaching journey has taken him through offensive coordinator roles with the Bears and Raiders, but he returned to Green Bay during the 2024 season in a part-time role as a defensive consultant. This past year, he was brought back on staff full-time as a senior assistant.
This would mark Getsy’s third stint with the Packers, and his deep familiarity with LaFleur’s system - plus his experience developing quarterbacks - makes him a logical candidate to step into Mannion’s vacated role.
As for Mannion, he’s now tasked with helping the Eagles find their offensive rhythm again - and doing it in one of the most passionate football cities in America. It’s a big stage, but if his quick rise in Green Bay is any indication, he’s more than ready for the spotlight.