The Philadelphia Eagles have found their new offensive coordinator, bringing in Sean Mannion from Green Bay to take over play-calling duties and help steer the offense back on track. Mannion replaces Kevin Patullo, who held the role for just one season. While Patullo’s time as OC is over, there’s a chance he could remain on staff in a different capacity, according to reports.
This hire wraps up a two-week search that saw the Eagles cast a wide net across the coaching landscape. Head coach Nick Sirianni made it clear he was looking for the right fit - not just a big name or a familiar face.
In his own words, Sirianni emphasized patience and an open mind throughout the process, meeting with a variety of candidates ranging from seasoned play-callers to rising stars in the coaching ranks. Ultimately, it was Mannion who stood out.
So, who exactly is Sean Mannion?
At 33, Mannion is relatively young by coordinator standards, but he’s already made a strong impression in coaching circles. He spent the past two seasons with the Packers, first as an offensive assistant in 2024 and then as quarterbacks coach in 2025. In that role, he worked directly with Jordan Love and Malik Willis under head coach Matt LaFleur, who’s been effusive in his praise of Mannion’s work ethic and football IQ.
“He attacks it the same way I knew he would when he was a player,” LaFleur said previously. “Extreme ownership, puts in the time, goes above and beyond - exactly what you want from your assistants.”
That approach has clearly translated well from his playing days. Mannion spent nine seasons in the NFL as a backup quarterback, suiting up for the Rams (both in St.
Louis and L.A.), the Vikings, and the Seahawks. He appeared in 14 games with three starts, but his greatest value came in the film room and on the sideline - a cerebral presence who soaked up knowledge from some of the sharpest offensive minds in the game.
That list includes Sean McVay, Kevin O’Connell, and Liam Coen - all part of the Shanahan coaching tree, which has become the NFL’s gold standard for offensive innovation. Mannion’s time under these coaches, both as a player and assistant, has shaped his offensive philosophy and prepared him for this next step.
Before entering the league, Mannion was a standout at Oregon State, where he left as the school’s all-time leading passer with 13,600 yards. He was a third-round pick in the 2015 NFL Draft, and while his playing career never took off, his football mind was always his calling card.
Now, he steps into one of the most scrutinized roles in Philly: offensive coordinator for a team with championship aspirations and a franchise quarterback in Jalen Hurts. And make no mistake - this is a pivotal moment for the Eagles’ offense.
After a Super Bowl run, the unit regressed in 2025. Injuries along the offensive line and a lackluster passing attack left the offense looking out of sync for much of the season. The pressure is now on Mannion, alongside Sirianni and Hurts, to get things humming again.
This will be the fifth offensive coordinator in as many years for the Eagles - and Hurts’ seventh play-caller since he arrived in 2020. That kind of turnover makes continuity a challenge, and it puts added weight on Mannion’s shoulders to establish a clear identity and rhythm.
In recent years, the OC job in Philly has been a springboard for some and a revolving door for others. Shane Steichen and Kellen Moore used it as a launchpad to head coaching gigs.
Brian Johnson and Patullo didn’t last long. Mannion, who has yet to call plays in an NFL game, will now try to buck that trend and bring stability to a role that’s been anything but.
Interestingly, this isn’t the first time the Eagles have dipped into the Packers’ QB coaching room. Back in 1999, they hired Andy Reid - then Green Bay’s quarterbacks coach and assistant head coach - to be their head coach. Reid, of course, became the winningest coach in franchise history and laid the foundation for a sustained run of success.
Mannion isn’t stepping into a head coaching role, and he doesn’t come with the same level of experience Reid had at the time. But the Eagles are once again betting on a young, detail-oriented mind from a respected system - someone who’s earned the respect of his peers and is ready for a bigger stage.
Now, it’s time to see what Mannion can do with the keys to the offense and one of the league’s most dynamic quarterbacks in Jalen Hurts. The Eagles are hoping this move sparks a new chapter of creativity and consistency - because in a city like Philadelphia, expectations don’t wait.