The Sean Mannion era has officially begun in Philadelphia, and while Nick Sirianni remains the head coach, the Eagles' offensive future is now tied to a rising coaching mind with a quarterback’s perspective. Mannion, a former NFL signal-caller and 2015 third-round pick, climbed the coaching ladder quickly after joining Matt LaFleur’s staff in Green Bay. Initially brought on as an offensive assistant working with QBs under veteran coach Tom Clements, Mannion earned a promotion to quarterbacks coach in 2025-and his impact was immediate.
He played a pivotal role in the resurgence of Malik Willis, helping transform him from a struggling former first-rounder in Tennessee into the most coveted free-agent quarterback on the market. Now, at just 33, Mannion brings that developmental touch to an Eagles offense loaded with talent but looking for fresh ideas and improved consistency.
Let’s break down how Mannion’s new offensive personnel in Philly stacks up against what he left behind in Green Bay, position by position.
Quarterback
Eagles: Jalen Hurts
Packers: Jordan Love
Jordan Love took a big step forward in his third season as a starter, showing the kind of command and efficiency Green Bay hoped for when they handed him the reins. A 66.3% completion rate, 3,381 yards, 23 touchdowns, and just six interceptions over 15 games? That’s the kind of stat line that turns heads and solidifies a franchise QB.
But Jalen Hurts wasn’t exactly quiet himself. He passed for 3,224 yards, tossed 25 touchdowns, and matched Love’s six interceptions while adding 421 yards and eight scores on the ground. Hurts’ dual-threat ability remains a game-changer, and it’s that versatility Mannion will now look to maximize in Philly.
Running Back
Eagles: Saquon Barkley, Tank Bigsby
Packers: Josh Jacobs, Emanuel Wilson
Even in what some considered a “down year,” Saquon Barkley made Eagles history. He became the first running back since LeSean McCoy (2013-14) to post back-to-back 1,000-yard rushing seasons for the franchise.
Barkley racked up 1,140 yards and seven touchdowns on the ground, plus 273 receiving yards. He was the workhorse, and his durability in 16 starts gave the Eagles stability in the backfield.
Tank Bigsby complemented him nicely as a change-of-pace option, averaging 5.7 yards per carry and scoring twice. The rookie showed flashes of the physical, downhill style that could earn him a bigger role moving forward.
In Green Bay, Josh Jacobs found the end zone plenty-13 times on the ground, to be exact-but his 4.0 yards per carry and 929 rushing yards in 15 games signaled a slight dip from his peak form. Emanuel Wilson added depth, tallying 496 yards and three scores in all 17 games. Jacobs also contributed as a receiver, catching 44 passes for 282 yards and a touchdown.
Wide Receiver
Eagles: A.J. Brown, DeVonta Smith
Packers: Romeo Doubs, Christian Watson, Matthew Golden, Dontayvion Wicks
Philadelphia’s top wideouts made history of their own. A.J.
Brown and DeVonta Smith became the first duo in Eagles history to each post 1,000-yard seasons in the same year. Brown now has four 1,000-yard campaigns to his name, while Smith joins an elite group of Eagles receivers-Harold Carmichael, DeSean Jackson, and Mike Quick-who have accomplished the feat multiple times.
In Green Bay, the receiving room was more of a committee approach. Romeo Doubs, now a free agent, led the way with 724 yards and six touchdowns.
Christian Watson, despite playing just 10 games, was explosive, averaging 17.5 yards per catch and also scoring six times. Matthew Golden and Dontayvion Wicks added depth, combining for 74 receptions.
Tight End
Eagles: Dallas Goedert, Grant Calcaterra
Packers: Tucker Kraft, Luke Musgrave
When healthy, Dallas Goedert is one of the league’s most complete tight ends-and in 2025, he delivered. Starting 15 games, he hauled in 60 passes for 591 yards and a career-high 11 touchdowns, setting a new franchise mark for tight end scoring in a single season. He also added two more scores in the playoffs, reinforcing his status as a go-to target in the red zone.
Grant Calcaterra, a former college teammate of Hurts, may have played his last snap in midnight green as he reaches the end of his rookie deal. He appeared in 62 games with 22 starts over his four seasons.
In Green Bay, the tight end group was promising but banged up. Tucker Kraft played in eight games before a knee injury ended his season.
He still managed 489 yards and six touchdowns. Luke Musgrave contributed 252 yards on 24 catches, rounding out a young but talented group.
Offensive Line
Eagles: Jordan Mailata, Landon Dickerson, Lane Johnson
Packers: Aaron Banks, Zach Tom
It was a tough season for the Eagles' offensive line, and the struggles ultimately led to the departure of long-time line coach Jeff Stoutland. Injuries piled up, and while Jordan Mailata remained a bright spot with an 83.8 PFF grade (seventh-best among tackles), Landon Dickerson’s pass-blocking grade dipped to 60.3-ranking 51st among 81 qualifying guards.
Then there’s Lane Johnson. The 35-year-old right tackle continues to build a Hall of Fame résumé.
The Eagles were 8-2 with him in the lineup in 2025, and 3-4 without. His impact is undeniable-Philly is 94-41-1 when he plays, and just 15-27 when he doesn’t.
Green Bay’s line struggled in pass protection last season, allowing 173 pressures and 15 sacks on 561 pass plays. Their 83.2 PFF pass-blocking efficiency ranked 26th league-wide.
Aaron Banks had a rough year, allowing pressure on 7.1% of pass plays, the worst mark of his career. On the flip side, Zach Tom stood out-his 83.5 overall grade tied for second-best among right tackles.
Final Thoughts
Sean Mannion walks into a situation in Philadelphia that’s both promising and pressure-packed. He’s got a dynamic quarterback in Jalen Hurts, a proven backfield led by Saquon Barkley, elite receivers in A.J.
Brown and DeVonta Smith, and a tight end in Dallas Goedert who’s coming off a career year. But questions remain-especially along the offensive line, where health and consistency will be critical.
Mannion’s track record with quarterback development is encouraging, and his experience in Green Bay’s system should bring fresh concepts to an Eagles offense that’s looking to get back to its 2022 form. If he can unlock the full potential of this group, Philadelphia could be in for a serious bounce-back campaign.