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Eagles OC Mannion Announces Phase 2 Completion, Balanced Scheme

5/22/2026

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Mannion Discusses Offseason

Sean Mannion, Eagles offensive coordinator, met media Thursday at Jefferson Health Training Complex.
He thanked chairman Jeffrey Lurie, executive vice president/general manager Howie Roseman and head coach Nick Sirianni for trusting him.
Mannion said the team finished Phase 2 of its offseason program and is five weeks into player work.
He called the offseason a work in progress and said the scheme will marry the run and pass games.

Summary

Mannion Sets Plans

Eagles hired Ryan Mahaffey as coordinator and Chris Kuper as offensive line coach for a rushing scheme.
First-round pick Makai Lemon, No. 20 from USC, impressed head coach Mannion with his YAC ability and ethic for a WR2 role.
Cooper DeJean will shift to safety beside rookie Drew Mukuba while Michael Carter battles for Reed Blankenship’s vacated start.
Special-teams coach Michael Clay reaffirmed confidence in kicker Jake Elliott, citing his Philadelphia tenure.

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Mannion Revives Offense

Mannion said his top priority is restoring Saquon Barkley to near his 2024 production after a 1,140-yard 2025 season.
Mannion emphasized reviving Jalen Hurts and the passing attack and will blend his schematic background with strengths to maximize players’ abilities.
The Eagles’ offensive woes began with a 2023 collapse that dismissed Brian Johnson.
Successors Kellen Moore and Kevin Patullo left after poor seasons and a strained relationship with A.J. Brown.

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Mannion Debuts

Mannion held his first press conference in late May, his first public appearance since being hired in January.
He emphasized a “blend” of the Eagles’ existing concepts with his own ideas and praised quarterback Jalen Hurts without over-praising, signaling a collaborative relationship.
Analyst Anthony DiBona called the conference refreshing and deliberate, noting Mannion’s composed, detailed answers contrasted with the city’s reputation for harsh first-impression judgments.

History

Historical Context

After Andy Reid’s 2012 dismissal, the Eagles hired Chip Kelly in January 2013; his up-tempo spread drove Philadelphia to a 10-6 record, an NFC East title and league-leading rusher LeSean McCoy’s 1,607 yards. In January 2026, Sean Mannian assumed offensive coordination, echoing Kelly’s aggressive scheme as the team seeks to revive Jalen Hurts and Saquon Barkley.

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Mannion Discusses Offseason

Sean Mannion, Eagles offensive coordinator, met media Thursday at Jefferson Health Training Complex.
He thanked chairman Jeffrey Lurie, executive vice president/general manager Howie Roseman and head coach Nick Sirianni for trusting him.
Mannion said the team finished Phase 2 of its offseason program and is five weeks into player work.
He called the offseason a work in progress and said the scheme will marry the run and pass games.

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