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Eagles’ New Offensive Coordinator Vows to Keep “Tush Push” in 2026 Playbook
8/8/2026, 9:51:28 PM
Core Event: Mannion Confirms Tush Push Continuation
Philadelphia hired former Green Bay Packers quarterbacks coach Sean Mannion as offensive coordinator for the 2026 season. In a press conference on Saturday, Mannion said the team will “lean into” the short-yardage “tush push” and make it a regular part of the offense.
Background & Context
The “tush push,” a quarterback-sneak variant where the quarterback is driven forward by one or more blockers, became a signature of the Eagles during their 2024 Super Bowl run. The play’s success prompted the Green Bay Packers to lead a league-wide effort to ban it ahead of the 2025 offseason; the proposal fell two votes short of the 24 required.
Philadelphia’s staff changes this offseason included firing offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo and longtime offensive-line coach Jeff Stoutland, then hiring Chris Kuper (former Minnesota Vikings assistant) to oversee the line. Mannion, the fourth offensive coordinator in as many years under head coach Nick Sirianni, is tasked with reversing a dip to 19th in scoring offense in 2025.
Data & Statistics
- From 2022-24 the Eagles converted the “tush push” on 96.6 % of fourth-and-1 attempts.
- The team led the league with 27 attempts last season, though the success rate slipped as defenses adjusted.
- Usage dropped from 164 pushes in 2023 to 102 in 2025, while traditional quarterback-sneak attempts rose from 143 to 168 in the same span.
Criticism & Opposition
The Packers’ 2025 ban proposal highlighted league-wide concerns about the play’s aesthetics and competitive balance. Critics argue the “rugby-style” shove can create safety issues and diminish offensive variety. Although the vote failed, the controversy remains a point of discussion among opponents.
Why It Matters
Retaining the “tush push” gives the Eagles a proven short-yardage weapon as they rebuild around a more play-action-heavy, under-center scheme. If the offensive line stays healthy, the play could help the team improve its scoring rank and sustain the momentum that carried them to a Super Bowl victory in the 2024 season.
Verbatim Quotes
- “It's going to be a part of what we do. It's been an extremely effective play here,” — Sean Mannion, the former Green Bay Packers quarterbacks coach
- “It’s gonna be a part of what we do,” — Sean Mannion, the former Green Bay Packers quarterbacks coach
- “It's going to be part of what we do,” — Sean Mannion, the former Green Bay Packers quarterbacks coach
- “It's going to be a part of what we do,” — Sean Mannion, the former Green Bay Packers quarterbacks coach
