Eagles hire Packers QB coach Sean Mannion as new OC

Philadelphia–the eagles The team announced Thursday that we are hiring Shawn Mannion as offensive coordinator.

Mannion, 33, has coached for only two years and has served as an offensive assistant green Bay Packers in 2024 before being promoted to quarterbacks coach last season.

Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni said in a statement, “In meeting with Sean it was immediately apparent that he is a bright young coach and has a great future in this league. I was impressed by his systematic ideas on offensive football and his strategic approach.” “Sean’s 11 years in the NFL have provided him with a tremendous opportunity to learn from and grow with some of the best coaches in the game. As a result, he has a wealth of knowledge and experience that will be invaluable to our team moving forward.”

Former Oregon State quarterback Mannion spent nine seasons in the NFL, four of which were with the Los Angeles RamsWho drafted him in the third round. He learned from coaches including Sean McVay, Clint Kubiak And Shane Waldron During his playing days.

He was an active player as recently as 2023 minnesota vikings And Seattle Seahawks.

However, based on experience, Mannion is considered a rising star in league circles. This past season they worked together jordan loveWho completed 66% of his throws for 3,381 yards with 23 touchdowns and six interceptions.

The appointment concludes an extensive search that began shortly after the January 13 firing of Kevin Pattullo. The Eagles initially targeted experienced playcallers, but Mike McDaniel (los angeles chargers) and Brian Daboll (tennessee titans) chose to move elsewhere. Leaning more toward a veteran offensive coordinator made sense after struggling under first-year playcaller Petullo in 2024. Philadelphia has the most expensive offensive roster in the NFL, but ranked 19th in points per game (22.3), 24th in total offense (311 ypg) and first in three-and-outs. Unable to support a strong defense in front of them, the Eagles lost badly 23–19. san francisco 49ers The team cut its title defense short in the early rounds of the playoffs.

The Eagles were willing to give the new offensive coordinator complete autonomy, but it remains to be seen if that remains true with an inexperienced hire like Mannion. Sirianni missed some games in his first season and has stepped into the CEO role in recent seasons, although he has become more involved in the offense when he felt it was necessary, including trying to shore up a sagging offense last season.

This marks the fifth offensive coordinator. jalen hurts Has worked since becoming a full-time starter in 2021. Hurts has publicly expressed his desire for a level of continuity at playcaller on several occasions, but so far, it has proven elusive.