Eagles hire Sean Mannion as offensive coordinator; source says he’ll call plays

PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Eagles hired Sean Mannion as their offensive coordinator, the team announced on Thursday.

Mannion will replace Kevin Patullo, who was fired after five seasons with the Eagles, including just one as the team’s offensive coordinator.

Mannion, 33, is just two years removed from his playing career. The former quarterback was the Green Bay Packers’ quarterbacks coach last season. Mannion will call plays for the Eagles, a league source confirmed to The Athletic.

In a statement, Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni said, “I’m thrilled to have Sean Mannion on board as the new offensive coordinator of the Philadelphia Eagles. 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. Over the last few weeks, I had an opportunity to meet with a number of talented candidates and great offensive minds. I am appreciative of the time I was able to spend with each of them. Some came with years of experience running an offense and calling plays. Others were young, sharp, and dynamic coaches on the rise. I felt it was important to be patient and thorough to allow the right fit to reveal himself to us. Sean did just that.

“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. I was impressed by his systematic views on offensive football and his strategic approach. Sean’s 11 years in the NFL have provided him a great opportunity to learn from and grow alongside 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. I can’t wait to see Sean with our team, and I want to welcome him and his wife, Megan, to the Eagles family.”