The Philadelphia Eagles are turning the page on their offensive identity, and they’re doing it with a fresh face in the coordinator’s chair. Sean Mannion, the 33-year-old quarterbacks coach from Green Bay, is set to take over as offensive coordinator, replacing Kevin Patullo following a turbulent 2025 campaign.
Mannion may not be a household name, but he’s no stranger to NFL sidelines-or quarterback rooms. A former backup quarterback who spent time with the Rams, Vikings, and briefly the Seahawks, Mannion has spent the last two seasons in Green Bay helping mold Jordan Love into a confident, capable starter. Now, he’ll be tasked with maximizing an Eagles offense that, on paper, still boasts one of the most talented skill-position groups in the league.
Head coach Nick Sirianni made it clear he cast a wide net in his search for the right fit, interviewing a range of candidates from seasoned play-callers to rising stars. But in the end, Mannion stood out.
“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,” Sirianni said in a team statement. “Over the last few weeks, I had an opportunity to meet with a number of talented candidates and great offensive minds... Sean did just that.”
It’s a pivotal moment for the Eagles. Just a year removed from a Super Bowl win, the offense sputtered in 2025 despite returning a star-studded cast: quarterback Jalen Hurts, running back Saquon Barkley, and the dynamic receiving duo of A.J.
Brown and DeVonta Smith. The unit finished a disappointing 19th in scoring and 24th in total yardage-numbers that simply don’t align with the talent on hand.
Those struggles carried right into the postseason, where the Eagles fell 23-19 at home to the 49ers in the wild-card round. The offense never found its rhythm, and the frustration from fans was palpable throughout the city.
Patullo, who stepped in after Kellen Moore departed for a head coaching job in New Orleans, never quite found his footing. Despite inheriting a loaded roster, his play-calling and offensive structure drew heavy criticism throughout the season.
The Eagles reportedly considered other high-profile candidates, including former Giants head coach Brian Daboll, who ultimately accepted the offensive coordinator role in Tennessee under Robert Saleh.
Now the reins are in Mannion’s hands. His challenge?
Reignite an offense that’s capable of being elite but needs a new direction. His background as a quarterback-both on the field and in the coaching booth-could be key.
He’s seen the game from the pocket, and he’s helped develop a young QB into a legitimate starter. That perspective may be exactly what Hurts and this offense need to get back to championship form.
It’s a bold move, no doubt. But if Mannion can translate his quarterbacking acumen into a cohesive, creative scheme, the Eagles might just have found the right voice to lead their offense into a new era.