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Sean Mannion: 5 questions and answers about the Eagles’ new offensive coordinator

Green Bay Packers quarterback coach Sean Mannion is shown congratulating quarterback Jordan Love (10) during the second quarter of their game Sunday, September 7, 2025 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Green Bay Packers beat the Detroit Lions 27-13. | Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

I’m guessing more than a few Philadelphia Eagles fans didn’t even know who Sean Mannion was prior to the team interviewing him for their offensive coordinator opening earlier this week.

Now that he’s the hire, let’s learn more about the former Packers quarterbacks coach from a Green Bay perspective. I reached out to the great Justis Mosqueda from Acme Packing Company for his insight on Philly’s new play-caller.

1 – Seems like some Packers fans are annoyed to be losing Sean Mannion. Why’s that the case?​

I think Packers fans just wanted new leadership on offense, as some of them haven’t fully accepted that Matt LaFleur is in control of that side of the ball. Adam Stenavich is the most tenured offensive coordinator in the NFL right now, and people put a lot of the offensive structure’s blame (they like to run inside, to the dismay of many) on him instead of Matt. Packers fans hoped that they would buy out the entire offensive staff this offseason. What’s happened is they’ve let Jeff Hafley take whoever he wants (mostly on defense but also Nathaniel Hackett) to Miami and haven’t fired a single coach (buyouts cost money). So Mannion was viewed by some as an alternative to Stenavich/Hackett/Luke Getsy getting the OC job in Green Bay in 2026. For the most part, Mannion wasn’t talked about much as a potential future OC candidate until his name showed up on the East-West Shrine Bowl’s roster as the offensive coordinator of the West team this offseason. Fans latched onto the name after that.

2 – How do Packers players and coaches talk about Mannion?​

LaFleur has said good things about him and said he was a smart player for him when they were together with the Los Angeles Rams. The players seem to like him, but I do wonder how much of Jordan Love/Malik Willis we put on Mannion, who only got an on-field coaching gig last year. Love and Willis pretty much did in 2025 under Mannion what they did in 2024 under Tom Clements (Packers QB coach who developed Rodgers 2006 to 2016 and Love 2022 to 2024).

3 – To what extent, if any, do you think Mannion deserves credit for Jordan Love’s development and the success Malik Willis has had when he’s been forced into action?​

Well, it looks like I answered that one, haha. LaFleur is very involved with the offense, then there’s Stenavich at offensive coordinator, Jason Vrable at pass game coordinator and Getsy (LaFleur’s QB coach 2019 to 2021) also had the title of “senior offensive assistant,” so it’s tough to know who gets credit for what in Mannion’s one year as QB coach.

4 – Based on what you know, do you think he can be an effective offensive coordinator in the NFL?​

Cards on the table here: Eric Galko, who now runs the East-West Shrine Bowl, was my boss at XFL 2020. I talked to him this past week about how things were going down there and he said that Mannion did a good job of getting his West offense ready in that game. They ended up winning it. I watched the game live and they ran a lot of the Packers’ staple concepts, like boot play action from under center, throughout the game. I am interested in if Mannion will dip into the quarterback run game more with Jalen Hurts, though. LaFleur has credited Stenavich, specifically, with their quarterback run stuff whenever Malik Willis played for them. Stenavich is a former offensive line coach, so it makes more sense that he had a hand in the run game. LaFleur has already credited Steno with bringing in the spinner series to Green Bay, which has been present in the offense for the last two seasons and really debuted when Willis was forced into the starting role against the Indianapolis Colts in 2024.

5 – Anything else to know about Mannion? ​

I’m in Oregon, so I’d be doing a disservice to Beavers fans if I didn’t mention that he left Oregon State as the Pac-12’s all-time passing leader. He played a ton of football under Mike Riley, who was spamming a lot of that jet motion/boot action stuff well before Sean McVay ever coached the Rams. It’s not surprising McVay, LaFleur, Liam Coen, Kevin Stefanski, Gary Kubiak, Klint Kubiak, Kevin O’Connell and Grant Udinski are coaches he crossed paths with as a player. I very much think of him as coming from that Kubiak-Shanahan-McVay tree.

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[Philadelphia Eagles]

Sean Mannion hired to be the Eagles’ new offensive coordinator

Oct 19, 2025; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterbacks coach Sean Mannion against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

The Philadelphia Eagles have finally filled their vacant offensive coordinator position by hiring Green Bay Packers quarterbacks coach Sean Mannion after bringing him in for a second interview on Wednesday. The official confirmation:

The Philadelphia Eagles are hiring Sean Mannion as Offensive Coordinator. pic.twitter.com/3TFXAzc9AS

— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) January 29, 2026

Statement from Nick Sirianni:

“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.”

Mannion will be calling plays for the Eagles, according to a report from The Athletic.

New Eagles OC Sean Mannion will be calling plays for Philadelphia, per source.

Mannion did not call plays during his two seasons in Green Bay. Nick Sirianni will, of course, have an influence on the offense too.

— Dianna Russini (@DMRussini) January 29, 2026

Despite the fact his coaching career only began in 2023, there is some buzz that he could be a future head coach. Mannion was credited for the development of Jordan Love, who finished the 2025 season with a 101.2 passer rating. He also had backup quarterback Malik Willis ready to play in relief on Love.

I reached out to @Peter_Bukowski about Packers QB's coach, Sean Mannion, who is the only known candidate to have a second interview set up for the Eagles offensive coordinator job. Here's what Peter said:

"The Packers think he's a future HC. They love him. Tom Clements was the… pic.twitter.com/65RggsuAxv

— Chase Senior (@Chase_Senior) January 28, 2026

As a former NFL quarterback, Mannion as on a roster as recently as 2023 with the Vikings, but he hasn’t played a game since 2021. Mannion ultimately had an eight-year playing career, and should be someone that can relate to Jalen Hurts and help him develop in different ways than some of his previous coordinators.

As Mannion’s name began circulating for the Eagles job, people started sharing their experiences with the quarterback, and they’ve all touted how smart he is, and how ready he is for this opportunity in Philadelphia. Anthony DiBona of The Philly Special got some great insight into Mannion’s quick rise in the coaching ranks, and noted that Packers fans would probably prefer to keep him as the OC over his replacement.

I reached out to the great @MarquesEversoll regarding Packers QB coach Sean Mannion.

Eagles fans might enjoy what he had to say:

“He’s a fast riser. The story behind him is that Matt LaFleur coached Mannion with the Rams. After the 2023 season, the Bears wanted to interview… pic.twitter.com/tqiy1eWjiI

— Anthony DiBona (@DiBonaNFL) January 29, 2026

Side note: Mannion was my first locker room interview ever. Didn’t know what to do or how to initiate an interview and I just opened the convo with his days at Foothill HS (watched him play there).

He was awesome and broke down some of McVay’s game plan. https://t.co/X4buAKQZlv

— Ted Nguyen (@FB_FilmAnalysis) January 28, 2026

Tell us in the comments: How would you grade this hire? Are you happy with Mannion or did you prefer the Eagles go in a different direction?

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[Philadelphia Eagles]

Eagles reportedly hire Josh Grizzard as pass game coordinator

TAMPA, FL - AUGUST 09: Tampa Bay Buccaneers Offensive Coordinator Josh Grizzard watches the jumbotron during the Preseason game between the Tennessee Titans and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on August 09, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images

The Philadelphia Eagles are hiring former Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Josh Grizzard as their new pass game coordinator, according to a report from NFL insider Adam Schefter.

This news comes one day after the Eagles hired Green Bay Packers quarterbacks coach Sean Mannion as their new offensive coordinator.

Grizzard was seemingly one of the finalists for the Eagles’ OC job; he was one of four known candidates who received a second interview for that position. Here’s what we previously wrote about him:

The Bucs hired Grizzard to assist Liam Coen in replacing Dave Canales as Tampa’s offensive coordinator. Then Grizzard replaced Coen as OC in 2025.

Grizzard’s sole season as a play-caller resulted in the Bucs ranking 19th in points and 20th in yards. He was fired after just one year on the job.

In fairness, Tampa dealt with a lot of injury issues in 2025. But it’s hard to ignore how the Bucs fell off a cliff and finished 8-9 after their 6-2 start.

There was a point last season when Baker Mayfield was generating MVP buzz, so, that much probably contributes to the Eagles having interest in him. But one would think they’re looking for either a more proven candidate or a higher upside swing.

Indeed, the Eagles took a big swing on Mannion. And now they’re pairing him with someone who has some play-calling experience.

On one hand, the infusion of new offensive ideas seems like a good approach to take. Mannion and Grizzard have different backgrounds that aren’t connected to each other … or with Nick Sirianni or Jalen Hurts.

On the other hand, I’m curious about the power structure of this offense. Mannion is reportedly going to call plays. But how much will Sirianni be involved? And what does Grizzard’s influence look like? Recall that the Eagles created a “too many cooks in the kitchen” dynamic back in 2020.

Also, does the Grizzard hire mean Kevin Patullo is now definitely gone? It was previously reported that the Eagles were retaining him but now both of his previous positions have been filled. Will he be kept on as some sort of senior assistant? And is 2025 Eagles pass game coordinator Parks Frazier headed out the door as well?

We’ll see. For now, we know Grizzard is joining Mannion in Philly.

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[Philadelphia Eagles]

10 quick thoughts on new Eagles offensive coordinator Sean Mannion

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - NOVEMBER 12: Sean Mannion #19 of the Minnesota Vikings warms up before the game against the New Orleans Saints at U.S. Bank Stadium on November 12, 2023 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Well, there will be a lot of time for me to get into some of the Green Bay Packers’ offensive film. But for now, here are some immediate schematic takeaways based on what I’ve read about new Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Sean Mannion. I did scout Green Bay’s offense this year, too, so I already know the offense pretty well. You can read my thoughts on their offense here.

1. This Is Not a Nick Sirianni Puppet Hire​

The first thing worth clearing up is the lazy assumption that this is just another internal-style Sirianni continuity hire. I’ve seen too many takes that the offense will look identical next year. I would be stunned if it does. Mannion’s coaching roots and football education come from the Sean McVay, Matt LaFleur, Kyle Shanahan ecosystem, not the Sirianni tree. That matters because it brings in a different offensive language, a different sequencing philosophy, and different structural priorities. If Sirianni wanted a puppet to run his scheme, he wouldn’t look so far away from home.

2. This Signals a Big Potential Schematic Pivot​

Everything in Mannion’s background points to a motion-based, structure-driven offense built around disguise and sequencing rather than static alignments and isolation. Expect more condensed formations, more shifts, more pre-snap tells, and more coordinated sequencing between run and pass. This should look meaningfully different from the stagnant, predictable structure the offense drifted into last season. I expect those hitch numbers to come way down…

Green Bay’s system attacks linebackers with crossers, overs, glance routes, and play-action seams. We drifted toward boundary and sideline isolation throws last year. I expect the middle of the field to be a more targeted area. You’ll see concept families instead of isolated calls. The same formation will produce multiple outcomes across a game. That sequencing element, where you show one look early and target defensive adjustment later, is a defining trait of this tree and something Philly badly lacked last season

3. The Run Game and Pass Game Should Be Married​

One of the core principles of the McVay/Shanahan coaching tree is that the run game and pass game must look identical before the snap. Mannion comes directly from that philosophy. That means more mirrored concepts, more play-action built directly off core runs, and fewer disconnected calls where the pass game feels detached from the ground attack.

If Mannion installs his offense properly, the run scheme can’t just stay the same while the pass game changes around it as the run game has to structurally support the play-action and movement concepts. That could mean more wide-zone elements (which the Eagles were not good at this year), more under-center timing runs, and more formation-driven run looks rather than purely OL-driven run identity. It will be fascinating to see how the Eagles handle this transition.

4. Expect More Under Center and More Play Action​

As I stated above, you should expect a noticeable increase in under-center snaps and a heavier play-action rate. These systems believe under-center action widens throwing windows and stresses linebackers more effectively than shotgun-only structures. Jalen Hurts has historically been efficient off play-action looks, and this approach should create more defined reads and clearer middle-of-field access than the offense provided him last year. When the Eagles did try some under-center play-action stuff this year, I thought Hurts handled it OK. I am sure there will be moments when turnovers increase, but I imagine the Eagles will have to live with this while the offense transitions. There’s no point hiring someone like Mannion if you don’t let him call his stuff.

5. This Structure Should Help Hurts ​

This style of offense is built to give quarterbacks answers, not just options. Expect more crossers, layered route concepts, and progression-defined throws, rather than pure isolation routes that demand perfect timing and contested wins. These systems often define reads through route spacing and progression layering rather than post-snap coverage solving. That reduces mental load per snap. You’re not asking the quarterback to diagnose everything, but you’re forcing the defense into predictable conflicts and giving the quarterback easier answers. The goal is to reduce the amount of “hero ball” needed and increase the number of rhythm throws. If installed well, Hurts should see more schemed-open targets and fewer snaps where he has to create something from nothing.

I also think hiring a QB coach as OC should help Hurts. Mannion’s rise has come from quarterback room credibility and communication skills. Despite no longer being the QB coach, I imagine he will have a big impact on Hurts.

6. Mobile Quarterback Concepts Should Increase​

This coaching tree consistently incorporates movement throws, boot action, half-rolls, and sprint concepts, and we’ve seen it adapt to mobile quarterbacks before. Think about how Green Bay and similar systems created packages for quarterbacks like Malik Willis, where they got him on the move and simplified reads. Hurts’ mobility should be built into the design, not just a fallback when the pocket breaks. Movement throws also cut the field in half by design. Expect more flood concepts, boot-cross combinations, and layered sideline throws.

7. Heavy Personnel and Blocking Will Matter​

Despite the “modern offense” label, these systems are not finesse shotgun spread attacks. They often lean into 12 personnel, condensed splits, and physical blocking to create space through structure. Tight ends will be expected to block well and not just release. Formations will often be tight and compressed to force defensive communication errors. That could require a huge overhaul of both the Eagles’ tight end and wide receiver rooms. n this system, perimeter blocking is part of your job and effort is non-negotiable. I expect receiver snap counts to drop if they don’t block. It’s cultural as much as schematic.

8. This Is Still a Major Projection Hire​

There’s no way around it; this is a big bet. Mannion has never called plays at the NFL level and has limited coordinator-level operational history. He has never installed his own offense. I am fascinated to see how much input he has on his coaching staff. This is a bet on the individual more than a résumé hire. The Eagles passed on experienced play-callers to take this swing. That raises the ceiling outcome, but it also increases volatility.

9. There Will Be a Learning Curve Across the Offense​

Fans should prepare for an adjustment period. New terminology, new footwork, new timing landmarks, new protection communication. This will affect the quarterbacks, linemen, receivers, and backs. Even good systems take time to install and execute cleanly. Early bumps are normal and shouldn’t automatically be read as a failure if the underlying structure looks sound. As fans, we will need to be patient and not expect immediate success. The offensive line adjustment may actually be the biggest early hurdle. Footwork, aiming points, timing of play-action mesh, and protection communication all change in this structure. I’m so interested to see if Jeff Stoutland is kept as offensive line coach (he reportedly won’t return with the run game coordinator title).

10. This Is a Ceiling Swing, Not a Safety Play​

This hire is about upside, not stability. It’s a bet that modern structure, a strong coaching lineage, and a young, unproven coach can produce a long-term shift in offensive identity. If this works, the Eagles move into a proven offensive ecosystem that has been successful across multiple franchises. That reduces the impact of future coordinator turnover because the system language survives staff changes. That’s the long-term payoff of this kind of hire. However, if it goes wrong, this team might just go back to the drawing board at Head Coach, and who knows where else.

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[Philadelphia Eagles]

Jalen Hurts added to the 2026 Pro Bowl Games

Feb 4, 2024; Orlando, FL, USA; AFC cornerback Jalen Ramsey (5) of the Miami Dolphins pressures NFC quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) during the 2024 Pro Bowl at Camping World Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

Unsurprisingly given the consistently uneven performance by the Eagles offense in 2025, there was only one Philadelphia player (Cam Jurgens) from that side of the ball voted to this year’s Pro Bowl. As we get closer to the event, however, players have started dropping out due to injuries, scheduling conflicts, and just general disregard for the whole thing, which means that other players are starting to take those spots.

Enter, Jalen Hurts.

Jalen Hurts has been named to the Pro Bowl Games pic.twitter.com/6PvMhffNl2

— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) January 30, 2026

The Eagles quarterback has about a week left of being the reigning Super Bowl MVP and has been added to the Pro Bowl Games as a replacement for Team NFC. This will be Hurts’ third Pro Bowl appearance, and the games are set for February 3rd.

It’s nice to see that Hurts would take the time to participate in an event that’s not exactly considered serious competition, and that he’s healthy enough after a very long season to still get on the field. It’s good for him to get out on the field without a lot of pressure and have some fun playing the game. And maybe he can bring that joy to OTAs in a couple months.

The Pro Bowl Games are Tuesday, Feb. 3 at 8:00 PM ET on ESPN.

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[Philadelphia Eagles]

11 more thoughts on the Eagles hiring Sean Mannion as their new offensive coordinator

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - DECEMBER 18: Sean Mannion #15 of the Seattle Seahawks warms up before the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lumen Field on December 18, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Jane Gershovich/Getty Images) | Getty Images

After 16 days of searching for someone to fill their offensive coordinator vacancy, the Philadelphia Eagles finally found their guy; former Green Bay Packers quarterbacks coach Sean Mannion is the Eagles’ new play-calling OC.

Bleeding Green Nation’s Jonny Page already weighed in with some of his thoughts on this hire. I wanted to share some as well, so, here we go.

• The Eagles clearly didn’t make play-calling experience a requirement for this job. Or much coaching experience at all. Not only has Mannion never called plays; he only began his coaching career in 2024, when he was an offensive assistant (vague responsibilities) before being promoted to a position coach in 2025. Just because Mannion hasn’t called plays before doesn’t mean he can’t be good at it. But it is interesting to see the Eagles make that leap of faith after similarly entrusting Kevin Patullo as a first-time play-caller last year.
• An offensive coordinator candidate having previous experience with Nick Sirianni and/or Jalen Hurts wasn’t necessarily a positive to me. The Eagles don’t need more of the same on offense. They need some new ideas. I like that Mannion doesn’t have previous ties to the Eagles’ head coach or quarterback.
• I do wonder if the 33-year-old Mannion is truly empowered to enact his vision or if there were be significant meddling by Sirianni and/or Hurts. It’s obviously a collaborative effort to some extent but it’ll be interesting to see how just different (or similar) the Eagles’ offense is in 2026. On that note, here are some tendencies to check out:

With the #Eagles bringing in Sean Mannion as offensive coordinator and Josh Grizzard as passing game coordinator, here is a look at how the offenses they just came from compared to the Eagles in terms of play style tendencies. pic.twitter.com/FTweq0Qb4E

— Deniz Selman (@denizselman33) January 30, 2026

• The 2026 Eagles will probably not lead the league in hitch routes. Hooray!

We obviously have no idea what Sean Mannion will and will not bring with him in terms of ideas from Green Bay…but this is a very funny graph.

Will it be out with the hitches and in with the…outs?#Eagles pic.twitter.com/lBOqxhIil5

— Deniz Selman (@denizselman33) January 30, 2026

• As a pro, Mannion played for these head coaches: Jeff Fisher, Sean McVay, Mike Zimmer, Pete Carroll, and Kevin O’Connell. Mannion played for these offensive coordinators: Rob Boras, Matt LaFleur, Kevin Stefanski, Gary Kubiak, Shane Waldron, Klint Kubiak, and Wes Phillips. Mannion played for these quarterbacks coaches: Chris Weinke, Greg Olson, Zac Taylor, Klint Kubiak, Austin Davis, Andrew Janocko, Dave Canales, and Chris O’Hara. Mannion also played for these notable assistant coaches: Mike Groh (former Eagles OC), Liam Coen (current Jaguars head coach), Jedd Fisch (Howie Roseman’s college roommate), Drew Petzing (current Lions OC), and Grant Udinski (current Jaguars OC). All told, you can see that Mannion has had exposure to a number of the top offensive minds in the NFL. That seems encouraging.
• I like the Eagles taking a chance on upside. At the start of their offensive coordinator search, I was most intrigued by Todd Monken and Mike McDaniel. Once more proven options went off the board, however, I felt like the Eagles should take a big swing. There’s a case to be made that the 2025 Eagles offense could’ve benefited from having, say, Matt Nagy or Jim Bob Cooter at offensive coordinator. Last year’s team needed competency on offense. The 2026 Eagles might have less offensive talent than the 2025 roster. The hope is that the new offensive coaching staff can better help to maximize the players that will be here.
• Speaking of, the 2026 offseason is a big one for Howie Roseman as it relates to re-shaping this offense. Will A.J. Brown be traded? If so, who’s added to help replace him? Is Lane Johnson going to retire? If so, who’s his replacement? Do the Eagles let Dallas Goedert walk in free agency with no obvious successor in place? What’s the plan with Landon Dickerson and Cam Jurgens, just hope that they get healthy and play much better next season? There’s a lot for the Eagles to figure out in order to put Mannion in the best possible position to succeed.
• I wonder if the Eagles will add a more senior offensive coach (or two) to the staff. They’ve already hired Josh Grizzard, who has one season of play-calling experience, to accompany Mannion as the Eagles’ new pass game coordinator. Will they add more? The Eagles reportedly showed interest in Matt Nagy for their offensive coordinator opening and he’s still currently unemployed.
• The possibility of a “too many cooks in the kitchen” dynamic is on my radar. The Eagles struggled with blurred lines of power in 2020 with a disjointed collaborative effort among Doug Pederson/Press Taylor/Rich Scangarello/Marty Mornhinweg. I’m not saying this 2026 setup is identical. Maybe it won’t be an issue. Maybe hiring multiple offensive assistant could be good! But I think it’s something to monitor.
• In case you weren’t aware, Kevin Patullo is currently still employed by the Eagles. That could change. If it doesn’t, that just feels awkward for him and Mannion to deal with. A clean break is probably in the best interests of both Patullo and the Eagles. We’ll see if it happens.
• Will be interesting to see what happens with the Eagles’ position coaches. I’d be surprised if Jeff Stoutland is gone, though he’s reportedly lost his run game coordinator power. I would think Mannion wants to bring in some of “his” guys, just like Kellen Moore did in 2024.

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[Philadelphia Eagles]

Vic Fangio reportedly considering retirement

Feb 9, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio celebrates after defeating the Kansas City Chiefs during Super Bowl LIX at Ceasars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Philadelphia Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio is considering retirement from the NFL, according to a report from PhillyVoice’s Jimmy Kempski.

It sounds like the Eagles are optimistic that the 67-year-old will return for at least one more season. But a final decision still awaits.

More from Kempski:

According to multiple sources, the Philadelphia Eagles got a big scare recently when legendary defensive coordinator Vic Fangio informed the team that he was retiring from coaching in the NFL. However, sources said that Fangio was convinced by the team’s brass to stay for at least one more season in 2026.

For now, Fangio is back, though it should be noted that PhillyVoice reached out to an Eagles spokesperson to confirm that Fangio is still the team’s defensive coordinator, and they declined to answer until further notice. As such, wiggle room exists for Fangio to change his mind again.

Other reporters have also weighed in to share similar sentiment that Fangio could very well return but it’s not yet a done deal.

The Eagles have dealt with this before with Fangio. He went back and forth a bunch after they won the Super Bowl.
We’ll see if ultimately decides to step away. As one source shared, “we’ll convince him to stay” https://t.co/snzDN9xwhG

— Dianna Russini (@DMRussini) February 1, 2026

Vic Fangio has been talking about retirement since before the end of the season, but the #Eagles had yet to receive a final decision either way as of recently.

“He keeps talking retirement, but he did the same last year,” a team source said last week. The 67-year-old defensive… https://t.co/5YyBrY0IIR

— Jeff McLane (@Jeff_McLane) February 1, 2026

Kempski also reports that the Eagles reached out to former defensive coordinators Jonathan Gannon (no!) and Jim Schwartz to gauge their interest in returning to Philly should Fangio retire. Gannon has since taken the Green Bay Packers’ DC job while a reportedly disgruntled Schwartz remains under contract with the Cleveland Browns despite being passed over for their head coach opening.

If Fangio does return, the Eagles should reasonably be expected to have one of the league’s better defenses next season. He’s done an awesome job in two years as Philadelphia’s defensive coordinator. The Eagles don’t win Super Bowl LIX without him.

If Fangio does NOT return, well, that would be a pretty devastating loss. Especially after losing his potential successor Christian Parker to the Dallas Cowboys. The Eagles would do well to find a way to get Schwartz back in Philly if needed. Otherwise, it’s unclear who would replace Fangio.

Even if Fangio does come back for 2026, it’s clear that the Eagles need to be ready that he might not be coaching for too much longer.

(Seems like this Fangio story is the thing that Adam Schefter was hinting from this past week?)

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