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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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[Philadelphia Eagles]

Eagles News: Nick Sirianni and Jalen Hurts on the hot seat entering 2026?

LANDOVER, MD - DECEMBER 22: Jalen Hurts #1 of the Philadelphia Eagles and head coach Nick Sirianni interact after a touchdown against the Washington Commanders during the first half of the game at Northwest Stadium on December 22, 2024 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Eagles Question of the Day:​

If Vic Fangio DOES retire, who are your top three options to replace him? Head over to The Feed and weigh in with your answer and explanation!

Let’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles news and links …

Handing out 10 awards from the Eagles’ 2025 season – PhillyVoice
5) The ‘Hot Seat’ Award: Nick Sirianni and Jalen Hurts. Sirianni was never in danger of losing his job one season removed from a Super Bowl win and having signed a new contract during the offseason. But if the team underperforms anywhere remotely close to the way it did in 2025, all bets are off. There’s little question that Jeffrey Lurie can recognize how talented the team is to have underperformed the way it did, and he has nearly fired Sirianni in the past. Meanwhile, Hurts is going to be under heavy scrutiny in 2026, like he has at other times in his career. As usual, he’ll have another new offensive coordinator to work with. In the past, Hurts has responded when he has been under fire. He has not really had two consecutive down seasons, at least relative to expectations. But, if he doesn’t have a bounce-back season, would it really be that surprising if the team considered other options?

NFL Mock Draft Monday: Going back down to Georgia – BGN
After drafting five Georgia Bulldogs in 2022 and 2023, the Eagles drafted just one since. Maybe that will change in April?

Sliding Doors – Iggles Blitz
I’m guessing Fangio will stick around this season. That’s the good news. The bad news is that this very well could be his final season. The Eagles will have to start thinking about the future right away. They can pursue someone next offseason. They will have some in-house candidates to consider. They also could hire someone now to spend the year learning from Fangio and getting ready for the future. We’ll see if anything happens. The Eagles reaching out to Jonathan Gannon and Jim Schwartz about this season is interesting. Gannon has a history here and runs a similar system to Fangio. As frustrating as it would be to have Gannon back, there is some logic. Schwartz helped the Eagles win SB LII and has done a great job with the Browns since leaving Philly. His scheme is different, but he’s a proven coach who knows how to make things work. With Fangio probably staying, Gannon and Schwartz will likely be elsewhere. Fangio has had a great career. He deserves to retire to a life of watching the Phillies and making meatballs. I just hope he puts that off for a year or two.

Bowen: Who told the Eagles’ Vic Fangio he was allowed to consider retirement? Certainly not me – PHLY
The other outside name mentioned is another voice from the past, Jonathan Gannon, who has agreed to become the Packers’ DC but hasn’t signed the deal. Hey, would Gannon double-cross a team he has made a commitment to? Wellllll… But even if he did, no. No, no, no, no, no. Schwartz has shown in Cleveland that given top-notch ingredients, he can cook a top-notch meal. Gannon was always a sham, the stats said his pass defense was good but we all know what happened every time Gannon’s group played a good quarterback. With an offensive overhaul pending under Sean Mannion and Josh Grizzard, the last thing the Eagles need this offseason is to have to replace Fangio. For me, those two things together would constitute a sure sign of hard times ahead. I cling to the thought I stated, that this would have happened by now, if it were really going to happen. If I’m wrong, maybe it would make sense to look on the current staff for a replacement, even with Parker out of the picture. Jeremiah Washburn, anyone? Roy Anderson? Joe Kasper? (Hey, Kevin Patullo needs a new job …)

59 Super Bowl Rings, 59 Stories – ESPN
Jalen Hurts, QB: The hardware was a long time coming. Not only were Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles turned away at the doorstep by the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LVII two years prior, but production issues from the jewelers delayed the ring ceremony following the Eagles’ get-back win against the Chiefs. Still, images from that July 2025 night showed that while most of his teammates naturally put their rings on upon receipt, Hurts opted to keep his ring — which has MVP specifically for him on the side — in its box, an outward sign that he was on to the next hunt. “I’ve moved on to the new year. It’s as simple as that,” he explained.

Where Are They Now? TE Mike Bartrum – PhiladelphiaEagles.com
Former Eagles DeSean Jackson and Michael Vick became first-time college head coaches last year at Delaware State and Norfolk State, respectively. Mike Bartrum, a Pro Bowl long snapper and reserve tight end with Philadelphia for seven seasons, has joined the small fraternity, having recently been named as the head coach at the University of Rio Grande in Ohio. But unlike Jackson and Vick, Bartrum is taking on the challenge with experience. He was the head coach at Meigs High School, his alma mater, in Pomeroy, Ohio for seven years, an assistant tight ends coach with the Eagles for two seasons, and a senior analyst and special assistant to the head coach at Marshall University for four years.

Dolphins to hire Packers linebackers coach as new defensive coordinator – The Phinsider
The Miami Dolphins are officially moving on from former defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver now that all of the head coach openings around the National Football League have been filled. Sean Duggan — former Green Bay Packers linebackers coach — will reportedly get the defensive coordinator gig in South Florida. [BLG Note: The Dolphins had reportedly interviewed Eagles defensive line coach Clint Hurtt for their DC opening before hiring Duggan.]

3 players the Cowboys could release to open up cap space for free agents – Blogging The Boys
Kenny Clark. There is such a thing as too much of a good thing. When the Cowboys acquired Kenny Clark from the Green Bay Packers in the Micah Parsons trade, we thought for a moment Dallas hit the lottery. The Cowboys acquired two first-round picks and a former Pro Bowl-level player with a decorated pedigree. Clark, alongside Osa Odighizuwa, should have formed a great duo capable of stopping the run and giving interior pressure on passing downs. However, everything changed when Dallas upped the stakes and traded for Quinnen Williams, prying him away from the New York Jets. Williams is a star talent with multiple years left on his contract and has perennial All-Pro potential. Odighizuwa carries a dead cap hit charge of $32M in 2026 and $12M in 2027, cementing his place with the team. Also, Clark has dropped off some over the last two years, with four sacks and 26 quarterback pressures in that span. While Dallas would hate to release an integral part of their return from the Parsons trade and a solid veteran for nothing, his cost makes it too much to not at least consider it. Clark would not carry a dead salary cost against the cap if the Cowboys let him go, and $21M in savings, making him a possibility if they decide to shed some contracts.

NFL salary cap projected to be $301.2-305.7 million in 2026; Washington Commanders currently have 6th-most cap space – Hogs Haven
The Washington Commanders currently have $71,414,851 available according to Over the Cap, but that is based on their $303.5 million cap projection. Washington currently has the sixth-most cap space in the NFL, based on current numbers. Washington is coming off a very, bad season that started with high expectations, and ended with two coordinators being replaced. The Commanders were 12-5 and played in the NFC Championship Game in the first year of the Adam Peters/Dan Quinn/Jayden Daniels era. That led to high hopes for year two, but injuries and other factors led to a 5-12 finish, and tla top 10 pick in this year’s draft.

NY Giants news: Third coach from 2025 staff retained by John Harbaugh – Big Blue View
New York Giants head coach John Harbaugh has filled another vacancy on his coaching staff. Reports Saturday indicated Chad Hall will become wide receivers coach. Hall, 39, was the Giants assistant quarterbacks coach in 2025. That makes his move to wide receivers coach a promotion. Hall played in the NFL for four seasons from 2010-2013, catching 16 passes as a wide receiver for the Philadelphia Eagles, San Francisco 49ers, and Kansas City Chiefs.

Super Bowl’s upcoming locations, and full host city history – SB Nation
The Super Bowl will take place in Santa Clara, California in 2026 — heading to Levi’s Stadium, home of the San Francisco 49ers. It’s the second time the game has been hosted by the stadium, and the third time in the last 10 years the game has been in the state. When it comes to the Super Bowl, homogenization has been the NFL’s goal. There’s been an ongoing desire to ensure that weather has no impact on the game — which is why we’ve seen a massive proliferation in games either being played in cities with no chance of rain and snow, or teams that have domed stadiums. Here’s a complete breakdown of every city that has hosted the game so far — and those that are hosting the game in the future.

Super Bowl LX: DVOA Pre-Preview – FTN Fantasy
If the Seahawks lose the Super Bowl, they will become the second-best regular-season team by DVOA to lose in the final game, surpassing the 2023 49ers and sitting only behind the 2007 Patriots.

Super Bowl LX Cheat Sheet: The 22 Things to Know About Patriots vs. Seahawks – The Ringer
1) One of the traits I most admire in a football team is a level of consistent competitiveness. You won’t win every game. There’s too much randomness—fluky turnovers, bad calls, injuries, unpredictable weather. But there is something about being in every game that speaks to the actual quality of a team. And in this year’s Super Bowl, we have two teams that are always competitive. While it’s true that the Patriots have faced an easy schedule, it’s still impressive that they have avoided a single blowout. They enter the Super Bowl with a 17-3 record, including the postseason, and each of their three losses was by seven points or fewer. I don’t care what team you’re playing—to go 20 straight games in the NFL without losing by more than a touchdown is hard. 2) And the same goes for the Seahawks. They’re 16-3, and their three losses were by a combined(!) nine points. Their worst margin of defeat was in Week 1 against the 49ers—a 17-13 loss. So while anything is possible in a one-game sample, there are strong indicators that we’ll (hopefully) get a competitive game and not a laugher like last year’s, in which the Eagles buried the Chiefs by halftime.

NFL announces multiyear regular-season game return to Madrid, Spain starting in 2026 – NFL.com
The National Football League will return to Madrid, Spain to play regular-season games at the iconic Bernabéu Stadium — home to Real Madrid C.F — in a multiyear partnership with the City of Madrid and Comunidad de Madrid, beginning in the 2026 NFL regular season. “The 2025 NFL Madrid game at the Bernabéu was a pivotal moment for the sport in Spain, and we are delighted to confirm that we will return to play a regular season game in 2026 in a multi-year partnership with the City of Madrid, Comunidad de Madrid and Real Madrid C.F.,” said NFL Spain Country Manager Rafa De Los Santos. “This multi-year commitment to playing games in Madrid — a world-class global cultural and sporting destination — underlines our commitment to the market and enables us to continue to engage fans year-round and invest long-term in initiatives like NFL Flag and youth participation nationwide.”

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[Philadelphia Eagles]

What Sean Mannion’s Shrine Bowl play-calling can tell us about his vision for the Eagles

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

Well, as I am extremely sad, I managed to get hold of the All-22 of the Shrine Bowl, and I charted every single offensive play. New Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Sean Mannion was the OC for the West team, so it gives us a little insight into his ability to run an offense and what he may want to install with the Eagles next year.

The Shrine Bowl isn’t about winning, and it’s not really about showing off play design either. I wasn’t looking for success at all. I was focusing on sequencing more than anything. The Shrine Bowl gave Mannion a chance to quickly install an offense and show everyone he can run it. With only a week to prepare, I expect most coaches to default to what they trust. That’s why the play-calling itself, while limited in scope, can still be useful to study.

That’s where Sean Mannion’s Shrine Bowl film becomes useful. I charted all 67 offensive plays Mannion called in the Shrine Bowl. I can’t post any All22 clips myself (as I shouldn’t have access to the film…) but luckily Devin Jackson and others have posted some clips. So, I’ve used some throughout!

This Looked Like a Minor System Install​

The first thing that stands out from the charting is how seriously Mannion took this game. He did not treat this like an audition for creativity or a chance to show off loads of fancy designs. He treated it like a condensed install. It was a very purposeful gameplan. There were no wasted calls.

Across 67 plays, the offense was almost perfectly balanced: 52% pass, 48% run. This wasn’t a wide menu. It was a narrow one, where plays were repeated and sequenced very clearly.

That aligns cleanly with the offensive family Mannion comes from. The McVay–Shanahan ecosystem is not built around individual plays. It’s built around families of concepts that are often used in different ways. That philosophy was clear even in a basic setting.

Under Center Usage Followed a Familiar Blueprint​

Mannion’s use of under center was very evident in this game. Just over half of all snaps came from under center, but the split becomes more revealing when separated by play type. 75% of all runs were called from under center, while over 70% of passes came from shotgun. That distribution is not accidental. It closely mirrors how offenses like the Rams, Packers, and 49ers structure their identities. I checked these offense numbers from 2025, and that split is almost identical to what they use.

In those systems, defenses are trained to associate under center alignment with a run roughly 70% of the time. That expectation is deliberate. It conditions linebackers to step downhill, holds edge defenders in place, and creates the space that play-action needs to function efficiently. When the offense does throw from under center, it doesn’t need exotic design, as the linebackers are already late. We will get to play-action in a bit!

Would like to see Sean Mannion bring some of this playcalling to the #Eagles as well. Big play-action here in 12 personnel during the Shrine Bowl and Mark Gronowski hits the deep dig route with the slot receiver clearing out on a crosser.

Good things happened last season when… pic.twitter.com/VvdZLo2qol

— Devin Jackson (@RealD_Jackson) January 30, 2026

Mannion’s numbers landed squarely in that same range. That matters because it suggests philosophical alignment with the coaches he has played under and coached with.

A Narrow Run Menu​

The run game itself was intentionally tight. Of the 32 runs charted, outside zone and power accounted for nearly two-thirds of all calls, with inside zone making up most of the remainder. There was more power than I expected. That lack of variety is expected in this type of game. In this offensive family, the run game is the foundation of the offense, and it’s not just about gaining yards on a per-snap basis. Outside zone and power provide consistent backfield action and consistent defensive reactions. For example, linebackers are often taught to key on pulling guards. Those reactions are what the passing game is built to exploit later.

With only a week to install, Mannion leaned on concepts that are easy to teach, easy to repeat, and easy to expand. We did see a couple of inside toss runs, which is also a classic staple in the McVay-Shanahan world.

Again, this is only observations from Sean Mannion's playcalling at the East-West Shrine Bowl since he doesn't have NFL playcalling experience, but the new #Eagles OC used a run scheme staple from Kyle Shanahan, utilizing the inside run toss a few times on Tuesday night. pic.twitter.com/cge0yBr1Sj

— Devin Jackson (@RealD_Jackson) January 30, 2026

This wasn’t about winning the run game on its own. It was about establishing rules that the defense would follow. Mannion using a lot of outside zone is not a surprise at all, because…

Run and Pass Were Clearly Married​

Even within a simplified menu, the connection between run and pass was obvious. Outside zone runs led to boot action. It happened over and over. The same formations and backfield looks kept reappearing with different endings.

That’s the core principle of this coaching tree. It’s a very different philosophy from the Eagles’ approach in recent years. The Eagles’ offense in recent seasons often felt like two parallel tracks. There was a run game designed by someone, and a pass game layered on top of it, that was designed by someone else. Mannion’s Shrine Bowl calls suggest a different approach, in which the run game is designed specifically to support the pass game. Even in one game, you could see the outlines of sequencing beginning to form.

Even with unfamiliar quarterbacks and limited prep time, roughly a quarter of all pass plays involved play-action or boot action. That’s a meaningful number to keep an eye on. Play-action was a big part of the offense.

New #Eagles OC Sean Mannion has never called plays in an NFL game, but was the OC for the West team at the Shrine Bowl earlier this week. While most of the offensive install were fairly simple, there's some Matt LaFleur and Kyle Shanahan influences in the small sample size.… pic.twitter.com/At7YvzPNkI

— Devin Jackson (@RealD_Jackson) January 30, 2026

Tight Ends and Fullbacks Were Important​

One of the clearest philosophical signals from the data was personnel usage. 12 and 21 personnel accounted for more than half of all snaps, and those groupings were not situational. They were central to how the offense functioned.

Tight ends were not treated as optional receivers. They were blockers used in different ways. Fullbacks were used to add numbers at the point of attack and to sell play-action convincingly. These players were essential to the illusion that the offense was trying to create.

That emphasis fits perfectly with the McVay–Shanahan model. Those systems rely on tight ends and fullbacks to make everything else believable. If they don’t block, the whole structure doesn’t work. Mannion’s play-calling made it clear that this offense is built from the inside out.

Receivers Were Often Schemed Open​

On the passing side, the data points toward a zone-stress philosophy rather than an isolation-based one. Flood concepts accounted for 20% of all passes, making it the most frequently used concept. I saw some 4-strong concepts that I really enjoyed, too. A lot of simple, quick game concepts made up the largest share of throws, which isn’t too surprising given this game plan has to be installed quickly. We did some see hitches (sorry), comebacks, and quick outs that looked like quick, easy throws.

In the limited sample size from the Shrine Bowl game on Tuesday, new #Eagles OC Sean Mannion dialed up out routes at least three times in the game, and two the passes were completed along the sideline. Would imagine this could be a part of the offense next season. https://t.co/8sCT4wGWGF pic.twitter.com/DU7vv0aclL

— Devin Jackson (@RealD_Jackson) January 30, 2026

The most interesting thing was that Flood showed up repeatedly in different forms. It was used off boot action, from heavy personnel and from 11 personnel. That repetition is a feature of this system. It looks complicated, but it’s simple. There were a number of easy throws in this game, where the system made things easy for the quarterback.

The result was receivers often finding space through alignment and structure rather than winning isolated matchups. Condensed formations, layered routes, and spacing did much of the work. That should stand out to anyone who watched the Eagles rely heavily on isolation routes and contested catches last season.

Another interesting point, I saw Mesh Rail (Mesh = two receivers crossing, Rail = a wheel by the RB) at least 3 times. This was a Chip Kelly classic! It’s a fantastic man-beater.

With Josh Grizzard as the new #Eagles PGC, I wonder if they run mesh passing concepts like he did as the #Bucs OC. During the Shrine Bowl game, Sean Mannion called Mesh twice, including mesh rail, which is shown on the Bucs TD attached to this. https://t.co/RyX6jsz8mV pic.twitter.com/Fop4oRsRff

— Devin Jackson (@RealD_Jackson) January 30, 2026

A Straightforward Red Zone Philosophy​

Inside the red zone, the approach stayed consistent. The offense ran the ball on 60% of red-zone snaps, with power runs making up the majority of those attempts. When Mannion did throw, the concepts were defined and efficient, rather than isolation routes or fancy designs. When spacing was restricted, Mannion relied on physicality and power up front, which is worth noting.

Saw more run-game influence from Kyle Shanahan when new #Eagles OC Sean Mannion called plays for the West team during the Shrine Bowl. 49ers use a lot of FB run elements, and Mannion used that from under-center during the Shrine Bowl, primarily running power run schemes during… pic.twitter.com/zm3SFeVan6

— Devin Jackson (@RealD_Jackson) January 30, 2026

Final Thoughts​

This could have been an entire waste of time, but you know, I like to think it tells us something! No single Shrine Bowl game will tell us whether Sean Mannion will succeed as an NFL offensive coordinator, or even exactly what he will run. But it does tell us how he thinks, and I think we can learn something about his philosophy and identity.

If you are interested, I am recording a full watch-along of the All22 with Shane Haff for our Patreon, where I will break down every single snap and show the sequencing in action. The video is available on Patreon here. Charting took forever, so if you want access to all the data and support my work, please consider joining!

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[Philadelphia Eagles]

NFL Mock Draft Monday: Going back down to Georgia

Nov 28, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Zachariah Branch (1) celebrates with offensive lineman Monroe Freeling (57) after a touchdown catch against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in the second quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images | Brett Davis-Imagn Images

After drafting five Georgia Bulldogs in 2022 and 2023, the Eagles drafted just one since. Maybe that will change in April?

Charles McDonald and Nate Tice, Yahoo – OT Monroe Freeling, Georgia

Freeling has been a big riser over the back half of the college season and might go even higher than this when this cycle is all said and done. He has good size with long arms and a frame that could add even more bulk. Freeling is an easy mover (his basketball background shows up constantly) whose technique and polish sharpened quickly after he got healthy this past season. He even showed improved strength and ability to anchor in the last month of the season, and that only adds to his appeal. Freeling might have played on the left side in college, but his athleticism should allow him to flip sides if needed. Howie Roseman loves investing in the trenches and this would give Jeff Stoutland and company a Lane Johnson succession plan.

They’ve already done five mocks before February? #Content.

Freeling is a “late riser” which in his case isn’t necessarily a bad thing. He wasn’t a highly touted prospect coming into the season because didn’t play much last year, but he’s made a name for himself as the season progressed. At 6-7 315 he’s got room to add bulk, and unsurprisingly with that weight he moves well for a guy his height. He is a true junior, which cuts both ways for him: youth is on his side, but he’s only started for one season. He has some work to do besides in the weight room, he plays with a high pad level and can get pushed around.

High ceiling but needs some more time baking? The Eagles are a good landing spot for him since he won’t need to play right away.

Blake Brockermeyer, CBS – WR Zachariah Branch, Georgia​

Zachariah Branch had his most productive season yet, catching 73 passes for nearly 750 yards with 17 explosive catches. He’s elusive in space, can stop and start on a dime, and is always a threat to score as a punt and kick returner.

The Eagles are going to need to add a WR. Don’t expect AJ Brown to be back, and Jahan Dotson will leave in free agency to a team that will actually give him a chance to do more than get some cardio on Sunday afternoons.

Branch is CBS’ 89th overall prospect. Daniel Jeremiah has him as his 48th overall prospect. So 23 is a reach.

Branch had a good season at Georgia, and as a freshman at USC he had a punt and kick return TD. But there’s about to be an AJ Brown sized hole in the roster, and Branch isn’t the type to fill it. If the Eagles are going WR in the 1st or 2nd, I’d rather have a big bodied WR like Washington’s Denzel Boston, Louisville’s Chris Bell, or Notre Dame’s Malachi Fields that compliments Devonta Smith rather than duplicates him.

Nick Baumgardner and Scott Dochterman, The Athletic – EDGE Cashius Howell, Texas A&M​

The SEC’s defensive player of the year, Howell finished with 11.5 sacks and 41 total pressures, according to PFF. He has a sleek build (6-3, 248) but holds up well on the edge, and his explosiveness ranks among the best in this year’s class.

Holds up well on the edge? Were they watching Howell? He is a liability against the run. His arm length is sub 31”, which is a massive outlier for an EDGE, that is bottom 1%. Howell is a stand up situational pass rusher in the NFL. His motor might keep him in the NFL for a while, but a 1st round pick on him is a reach, pun not intended.

Eric Edholm, NFL.com – CB Colton Hood, Tennessee​

The Eagles tried multiple players opposite Quinyon Mitchell without success, and the ascending Hood could be a good option for them. If he can run well at the NFL Scouting Combine, a first-round landing spot would make sense.

With the impending retirement of Vic Fangio we can probably rule out the Eagles going with defense in the 1st round. And as I said last week, a CB in the first may not be the best use of resources.

But if they do go CB, Hood would be a fun pick. He plays with a toughness and physicality that you’re going to love. The downside is he’s got some discipline to clean up, he might be a penalty machine in the NFL. A strong showing at the Senior Bowl may have locked up a 1st round selection for him.

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[Philadelphia Eagles]

2026 Pro Bowl Games discussion

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 02: Jalen Hurts #1 of the Philadelphia Eagles takes a selfie with fans during the NFC Pro Bowl practice at Moscone Center South on February 02, 2026 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Eakin Howard/Getty Images) | Getty Images

The Eagles had more than a few Pro Bowlers last season that ended in a Super Bowl victory, but weren’t able to participate given their preparation for the big game. This year, however, four were able to make their way to San Francisco to take part in the flag football game.

The game will get underway on Tuesday, February 3 at 8:00 PM ET on ESPN, Disney XD, ESPN Deportes, the ESPN App and on mobile with NFL+.

Jalen Hurts was a late addition, taking Matthew Stafford’s spot, with the Eagles QB not initially named as a starter or backup. As it happens, though, players drop out due to injuries or various personal reasons, and Hurts was the next man up. He’s been featured by the NFL in the days leading up to the big competition, and will earn his third Pro Bowl appearance. Hurts is a flag football ambassador so it’s not surprising that given his health and love of football, that he’d make himself available for the event.

Cooper DeJean, Zack Baun, and Cam Jurgens are also in town for the games, and should all be a big help for Jerry Rice’s NFC team on Tuesday night. The NFC’s coaching staff also includes DeSean Jackson, with Michael Vick and Torrey Smith participating as coaches for the AFC side of things.

Jason Kelce will be another familiar face, and he’ll be calling the game for the second year in a row, alongside his ESPN colleagues.

The Eagles will be well-represented at the 2026 Pro Bowl Games, and it’ll be an opportunity to watch some of the NFL’s best compete in a meaningless, but good-spirited, game.

Let’s discuss the game in the comment section!

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[Philadelphia Eagles]

Eight years ago, Philadelphia changed forever

Feb 4, 2018; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles (9) hoist the Vince Lombardi Trophy after a victory against the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LII at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-Imagn Images

The most fun question my friends and I would ask each other growing up was, “What are you going to do when the Eagles win the Super Bowl?” There was an emphasis on the “when” there rather than the “if.” We were all believers, hopelessly so for so long, that this franchise would deliver us the victory, the parade, the party that would live up to all of our dreams.

Feb. 4, 2018 was the most mythologized day in the history of Philadelphia, the day the Eagles finally won their first Super Bowl. For an evening that had impossible expectations compared to the lore everyone had already crafted about it in our heads, the Birds’ first Lombardi Trophy exceeded everything we could’ve imagined.

Eight years later, I’m still amazed, legitimately on a daily basis, by what transpired on the path to that championship.

Carson Wentz’s injury. Keanu Neal’s knee. Patrick Robinson’s interception. Torrey Smith’s flea flicker catch. Nick Foles acting as the Prodigal Son. That was all before the team even made the trip to Minnesota for the Big Game itself!

The Eagles won the Super Bowl in the most improbable fashion in what will live on as one of the greatest championship bouts ever. The Eagles had a backup quarterback, a backup left tackle, a coach everyone wanted fired before the year and the everlasting power of friendship. Their opponent? Just the greatest quarterback-coach duo in the history of the sport! When they won it all, they weren’t going to just walk over the Jaguars or the Browns or something. They were going to have to go into the lion’s den and slay Tom Brady and Bill Belichick.

And they did!

Doug Pederson, on his best day ever, out-coached the greatest defensive mind football has ever seen. Foles, the former-messiah-turned-castoff-turned-the-patron-saint-of-Philly-winters, out-dueled the GOAT on the sport’s biggest stage. Corey Clement, an undrafted rookie free agent who started training camp on the lowest rung of the depth chart possible, played like Marshall Faulk. Trey Burton, a backup tight end, threw the most famous touchdown in Eagles history. Brandon Graham changed the trajectory of his entire career. It didn’t make a whole lot of sense in the moment! It still doesn’t!

I watched the entire game with a mini trash can between my legs because I thought I would puke from nerves the entire time. I didn’t cheer. Who did the halftime show that year? Beats me. I was in the backyard of a South Philadelphia rowhome the entire time hyperventilating before the third quarter kicked off. I felt like the totality of my existence was hanging in the balance. God, to be 23 years old again!

Like many people across the city, I poured into the streets after the win. We popped champagne, smoked cigars, hugged friends new and old and soaked up the first day of the rest of our lives.

The Eagles winning the Super Bowl changed everything for me. I always knew it would, but the degree to which it did was unfathomable even to a daydreamer like myself.

In a bizarre and, dare I say it, cinematic turn of events, I met up with a woman at the Super Bowl parade a few days later in what might have simply amounted to a social media dare:

The Philadelphia Eagles Love Story, a three act play @suuderr pic.twitter.com/mxfaKXbY4o

— shamus (@shamus_clancy) February 8, 2018

Well, we’re married now.

Nick freaking Foles, man.

Eagles won the Super Bowl and I got married in 2025. Not a bad year! pic.twitter.com/muAuearI2D

— shamus (@shamus_clancy) January 2, 2026

Every night before bed and every morning I wake up, I’m reminded how lucky I am to have my wife and, strange enough, I have the Eagles to thank for that.

What a team. What a city. What a life.

41-33 forever.

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[Zedster]

Interesting roundup of news here. A few thoughts:

The hot seat talk feels a bit premature to me. Yeah, 2025 was disappointing after winning it all, but Sirianni just got that extension and Hurts has historically bounced back when people count him out. That said, if they stumble again with this roster, I could see Lurie getting impatient. He's shown he's not afraid to make changes.

The Fangio situation is the one that concerns me more. If he does retire and they're also breaking in a new offensive system under Mannion, that's a lot of moving pieces at once. The Gannon possibility makes me nervous - we all remember those late-game collapses against good QBs. Schwartz would be the better option if they had to go outside the building.

That Shrine Bowl breakdown on Mannion was actually pretty informative. The emphasis on marrying the run and pass game is something the offense has been missing. When Hurts is at his best, it's off play-action, and it sounds like Mannion's system would lean into that more. The tight end and fullback usage also makes sense given the personnel they have.

As for the mock drafts, I'd lean toward the OT Freeling pick if they go that direction. Johnson isn't getting any younger and having a year to develop behind Stoutland could be huge. The EDGE pick at 23 for Howell seems like a reach given his limitations against the run.

Anyone else planning to watch the Pro Bowl tonight? Should be fun seeing Hurts, DeJean, Baun and Jurgens out there even if the game itself doesn't mean much.

 

[Philadelphia Eagles]

Jeff Stoutland announces Eagles departure

PHILADELPHIA, PA - DECEMBER 14: The Eagles run game coordinator and offensive line coach Jeff Stoutland is shown during the game between the Las Vegas Raiders and the Philadelphia Eagles on December 14th, 2025 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, PA. (Photo by Terence Lewis/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images

Jeff Stoutland is no longer the Philadelphia Eagles’ offensive line coach.

Stoutland announced the news himself via his official social media accounts:

Philadelphia,

I’ve decided my time coaching with the Eagles has come to an end.

When I arrived here in 2013, I did not know what I was signing up for. I quickly learned what this city demands. But more importantly, what it gives back.

The past 13 years have been the great privilege of my coaching career. I didn’t just work here, I became one of you.

Stout out

This development comes after last week’s reporting that revealed Stoutland was effectively stripped of his run game coordinator title during the 2025 season. It was also said that Stoutland was expected to return in 2026 … but that clearly is no longer the case.

There’s no denying the Eagles’ rushing attack struggled last year. There were multiple reasons why that was the case: offensive line attrition, Saquon Barkley coming off a massive workload, Jalen Hurts not being as involved in the run game, Kevin Patullo’s shortcomings, and so on. Stoutland also shares some of that blame.

But he obviously didn’t deserve to be dismissed (currently unclear if that’s what happened) after all the equity he built up since originally joining the Eagles in 2013. Stoutland established himself as one of the NFL’s best offensive line coaches as he oversaw blocking units that powered the team to three Super Bowl appearances and two Super Bowl victories. He played a crucial role in the development of a number of high-quality offensive linemen: Lane Johnson, Jason Kelce, Jordan Mailata (who coined “Jeff Stoutland University), Landon Dickerson … and so on.

There’s no getting around it; Stouland’s exit is a massive loss for the Eagles. It’ll be very interesting to see how the team plans to replace him with Sean Mannion taking over as offensive coordinator.

UPDATES: Some more information on this situation.

The plan is for Jeff Stoutland to have some sort of involvement with the #Eagles’ organization. But he will absolutely have other teams checking in with him immediately. They’ve smelled blood in the water for quite some time and are interested in him. pic.twitter.com/KUeqKWAvHR

— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) February 4, 2026

The Eagles wanted Stoutland back, according to a league source. It sounds like this was Stoutland’s decision to step away.

From my understanding, he’ll still be welcome around the team in an unofficial capacity. https://t.co/cqegMJonlG

— Zach Berman (@ZBerm) February 4, 2026

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— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) February 5, 2026

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Another Eagles quarterbacks coach candidate emerges

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - NOVEMBER 02: Quarterbacks coach Greg Olson of the Las Vegas Raiders on the sideline during the second half of a game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Allegiant Stadium on November 02, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Getty Images) | Getty Images

The Philadelphia Eagles are apparently looking for a new quarterbacks coach and Greg Olson is a “name to watch” for that position, according to a report from NFL insider Mike Garafolo.

Olson (not to be confused with the former NFL tight end turned broadcaster Greg Olsen) has ties to new Eagles offensive coordinator Sean Mannion. He originally served as Mannion’s quarterbacks coach in 2017 before the two reunited under the same dynamic on the Seattle Seahawks in 2023.

The 62-year-old Olson has a long coaching history; here’s snapshot of his experience:

• 1987-1989 — Washington State graduate assistant
• 1990-1993 — Central Washington offensive coordinator
• 1994-1996 — Idaho quarterbacks coach
• 1997-2000 — Purdue quarterbacks coach
• 2001 — San Francisco 49ers quarterbacks coach
• 2002 — Purdue tight ends coach
• 2003 — Chicago Bears quarterbacks coach
• 2004 — Detroit Lions quarterbacks coach
• 2005 — Detroit Lions offensive coordinator
• 2006-2007 — St. Louis Rams offensive coordinator
• 2008 — Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterbacks coach
• 2009-2011 — Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator
• 2012 — Jacksonville Jaguars assistant head coach/quarterbacks coach
• 2013-2014 — Oakland Raiders offensive coordinator
• 2015-2016 — Jacksonville Jaguars offensive coordinator
• 2017 — Los Angeles Rams quarterbacks coach
• 2018-2021— Oakland Raiders/Las Vegas Raiders offensive coordinator
• 2022 — Los Angeles Rams offensive assistant
• 2023 — Seattle Seahawks quarterbacks coach
• 2025 — Las Vegas Raiders interim offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach

Given that Mannion lacks experience (just two years of coaching), the Eagles could look to pair him with the grizzled veteran Olson to give him a familiar former play-caller to lean on.

Some of the quarterbacks that Olson has notably worked with over the years include: Jon Kitna, Drew Brees, Jeff Garcia, Marc Bulger, Jared Goff, Derek Carr, Baker Mayfield, and Geno Smith.

We’ll see if Jalen Hurts becomes the latest name to join that list.

(Side note: It’s still unclear if the Eagles will move on from Scot Loeffler entirely or perhaps reassign him to a different position on staff.)

Source: https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/news/170146/another-eagles-quarterbacks-coach-candidate-emerges

 

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Is this window of Eagles’ success closing?

Jan 11, 2026; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni looks on after an NFC Wild Card Round game against the San Francisco 49ers at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images | Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

With beloved, and highly respected offensive line coach Jeff Stoutland leaving, with highly respected defensive backs coach Christian Parker leaving to be the defensive coordinator of the Dallas Cowboys, with many highly attractive possibilities as offensive coordinator turning the Eagles down, with a cracked offensive line, with Lane Johnson contemplating retirement, and the Wild Card-round ouster from the playoffs, are they signs this window of Eagles’ success is about to close?

It looks like it.

The Eagles finished 11-6 in 2025, winning double-figure games for the fourth-straight season, which is the third time in franchise history the Eagles have done that behind the five-year runs of Andy Reid’s 2000-2004 teams and Buddy Ryan/Rich Kotite’s 1988-1992 teams.

What makes this four-year run unique was that it was the most victories that the Eagles had ever won in a four-year span (50)—including two Super Bowls, winning one, over Reid’s 2000-2003 (46) or 2001-2004 (48) teams, or Ryan’s 1988-1991 (41) or 1989-1992 (42) teams.

The 2025 season was not aesthetically pleasing.

The Eagles won more on a talented defense than offense, and apparently, coaching in 2025, finishing 24th overall in offense, averaging 311.2 yards a game, and 23rd in passing, averaging 194.3 yards a game, while defensively they held opponents to an average of less than one touchdown passing a game, and 19.1 points a game, which was fifth overall in the NFL, only surpassed by four playoff teams, including Super Bowl-bound Seattle and New England.

The Eagles also won in 2025 despite dysfunction.

On Wednesday, Stoutland, a prideful, stubborn, brilliant man, a bit on the egotistical side who has earned it, announced he was leaving the Eagles after 13 seasons: “Philadelphia, I’ve decided my time coaching with the Eagles has come to an end,” he wrote on social media. “When I arrived here in 2013, I did not know what I was signing up for. I quickly learned what this city demands. But more importantly, what it gives back. The past 13 years have been the great privilege of my coaching career. I didn’t just work here, I became one of you. Stout out.”

Notice Stoutland never thanked the Eagles, who also released a statement: “The Philadelphia Eagles thank Jeff Stoutland for his legendary contributions to the game of football at the college and professional levels. Stout’s influence throughout football is immense, having helped countless players reach their true potential, including many who went on to earn All-Pro honors and some who developed into future Hall of Fame talents. His passion for the development of young players set the bar not only for our organization but for the entire National Football League. It is hard to fathom another coach investing more personally and professionally in their players than Jeff Stoutland.”

Stoutland’s departure leaves a large fissure in the cracked walls of the NovaCare Complex. It was made public that Stoutland was demoted as the run game coordinator possibly as early as Week 7, after the Giants’ 34-17 debacle that dropped the Eagles to 4-2, with head coach Nick Sirianni playing more of a role in the offense. It did not help. Numerous NFL and major college sources said the 63-year-old Stoutland, who is based in the south, will not have any problem immediately finding a job. And the Eagles will be respectful enough, you would assume, to allow him out of the remainder of his contract to pursue other coaching possibilities.

Notice how after the mini-bye after Week 6, #Eagles switched to dramatically more under center runs for 3 games. That's also when the heavy 6th OL usage was (ended w/Lane injury).

If it's true that Stoutland took a back seat in run game, that's my guess as to when it happened. https://t.co/DFMVC7E2fO pic.twitter.com/4kCrPTv95O

— Deniz Selman (@denizselman33) January 30, 2026

The timing of Stoutland’s departure is interesting.

A week after it became public that Stoutland had been demoted during the 2025 season, the Eagles suddenly landed their new offensive coordinator, 33-year-old Sean Mannion, who then went on to hire Ryan Mahaffey, who will now be the Eagles’ new run game coordinator and tight ends coach.

According to numerous reports, Stoutland was offered a job as part of Mannion’s new staff. He declined, quite possibly because he felt betrayed by the way Sirianni and former offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo began making changes without Stoutland’s input a third of the way into last season.

Here is how it works with most NFL teams: The offensive coordinator calls the offense, with input from the run coordinator, which many times is the offensive line coach or tight end’s coach. Did Mannion come in and tell the Eagles he would take the OC job if given absolute say in how the Eagles’ offense will be run in 2026? Quite possibly.

During the season on Tuesday mornings, the run coordinator comes in and lines up the type of running plays he likes for the next game. The offensive coordinator takes those suggestions and incorporates the ones he likes into the overall game plan. Because of the respect Stoutland has earned, the Eagles may have run most of what he suggested.

By the time Mannion was hired, and with Stoutland being demoted, the revered coach may have had one foot out of the NovaCare Complex already. Most teams work with collaboration. Very rarely with the complexities of today’s NFL’s offenses does an offensive coordinator take total control of the running game and the passing game. It is simply too much bandwidth to deal with.

Game plans are front loaded in the week. Run games are usually coordinated by the offensive line coach and/or tight ends coach.

It presents a new gaping hole the Eagles will need to fill in 2026 with Stoutland out.

The Eagles have larger problems looming, besides Stoutland’s exit. It is a franchise under Howie Roseman that is very good at building towards success—though is not as good at sustaining success. When the Eagles won the Super Bowl in 2017, the NovaCare Complex was filled with everyone from Eagles’ owner Jeff Lurie on down taking credit for the Super Bowl win. It was not “We did it,” and more so “I did it,” behind the curtains.

In 2024, the Eagles won the Super Bowl on selflessness. Their motto: “You can’t be great without the greatness of others.” It was a talented, star-studded offense that had everyone willing to give up pieces of their game, “their numbers,” for the greater good—winning the Super Bowl. Success, again, created unreal expectations in 2025 that a new offensive coordinator with 17 years of NFL experience yet never called plays before in an NFL game, could handle a quarterback in Jalen Hurts, who was unwilling to run and create, as he did in 2024, and unwilling to work under center.

Mistrust began to build, numerous sources said, between what Hurts wanted and what Patullo was calling.

The offensive line, “Stoutland’s baby,” began showing wear from winning the Super Bowl. Center Cam Jurgens’ balky back caused him to look awful in 2025. Left tackle Jordan Mailata admitted he had an off season, while right tackle Lane Johnson played with a hyphened last name the latter part of 2025, “Lane Johnson-questionable,” after suffering a Lisfranc foot sprain during the Eagles’ November 16, 2025, game against the Detroit Lions.

Saquon Barkley went from 378 touches in 2024 to 317 touches in 2025, appearing less explosive, and was also hit often behind the line of scrimmage, because of a diminished, wounded offensive line. Tight end Dallas Goedert, safety Reed Blankenship, linebacker Nakobe Dean, edge rusher Jaelan Phillips, punter Braden Mann, and veteran defensive lineman Brandon Graham, who proved he could still play, are all free agents. A.J. Brown wants out.

Roseman now not only has to rebuild the Eagles’ offensive line, but he also has to find a capable offensive line coach who his linemen can trust, because they will not get anyone nearly as good as Stoutland. The New York Giants will be much improved under John Harbaugh. The Dallas defense will be much improved under Parker. Washington will be much improved with a healthy Jayden Daniels.

The Eagles just completed a four-year run of 10 wins or better, winning 50 games and a Super Bowl. It was the best four-year span in franchise history. Every empire crumbles. The cracks are in the wall. Stoutland’s exodus just happens to be the latest brick to fall.

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Philly Special ‘30 for 30’ lets fans relive the magic of the 2017 Eagles

While Super Bowl Week is typically underwhelming when you’re not a fan of one of the two teams in the Big Game, Friday night provided some entertainment aimed right at the Delaware Valley. ESPN’s latest 30 for 30 documentary The Philly Special aired on the network and gave a look at the 2017 Eagles, the most famous play in the history of Philadelphia sports and five central figures to it all: Doug Pederson, Nick Foles, Jason Kelce, Corey Clement and Trey Burton.

I’ve seen every football, baseball and basketball 30 for 30. I believe the quality has dipped over the years for the series overall, but The Philly Special was, well, special. Am I biased? Sure, to a degree that I lived through this time just as millions of other Eagles fans did, but that also means I was coming into this a bit guarded. You can’t mess this up! I was expecting it to be just OK, but as the hour-long documentary progressed, I certainly shed a few tears remembering what that team and what that play mean for this city.

The opening of The Philly Special was a little kitschy and made me wary that I was about to watch something that didn’t full grasp the catharsis the 2017 Eagles brought everyone from around here, but those fears proved unfounded. Co-directors Shannon Furman and Angela Zender walked a fine line and did so well. There’s an inherent silliness to Philadelphia that is only matched but its berserk passion, especially when it comes to the Birds. Whether the doc was focusing five Philly Specialists, the intricacies that went into that play or the impact that Super Bowl victory had on Eagles fans far and wide, it made for an engrossing watch.

There’s not much in the way of new information for hardcore Eagles fans, as this stands more so as a great way to dive deep into the nostalgia of what made the winer of 2018 such a wonderful time to be alive, but there was one thing I did find curious. According to Foles, the first rendering of the Foles-Pederson Philly Special statue featured Carson Wentz on the lower half and Foles’ upper body. The official 30 for 30 social media account even posted a clip of it:

They had Carson Wentz’s lower body and Nick Foles’ upper body on one statue

30 for 30: ‘The Philly Special’ on @espn and the ESPN app NOW pic.twitter.com/nec9vuNPuG

— 30 for 30 (@30for30) February 7, 2026

That’s pretty bizarre given how the respective standing of each player in Philly changed once that statue was unveiled and the 2018 season commenced, but such is the story of Foles’ life.

Anyway, if you’re not thrilled with this weekend’s football viewing options, go back and relieve the magic of Super Bowl LII with this documentary!

As for where to stream after it aired, it looks like it’s on ESPN’s website and app if you have an ESPN Unlimited subscription. Additionally, as a Disney+/Hulu/ESPN Select bundle subscriber, I’m able to watch it on Disney+, so if you’re in that boat as well, that could be an option for you.

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Eagles News: A.J. Brown’s “relationship with the team remains somewhat tenuous”

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JANUARY 4: A.J. Brown #11 of the Philadelphia Eagles acknowledges the crowd prior to the game against the Washington Commanders at Lincoln Financial Field on January 4, 2026 in Philadelphia, United States. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Eagles Question of the Day:​

Is the Brandon Graham strip-sack on Tom Brady underrated? I feel like the Philly Special play gets all the attention … and it was obviously really awesome. But it doesn’t even really matter if the strip-sack doesn’t happen. Which is the bigger play from Super Bowl LII? Head over to The Feed and weigh in with your answer and explanation!

Let’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles news and links …

What I’m hearing at the Super Bowl about Maxx Crosby, Bill Belichick, Travis Kelce and more – The Athletic
A.J. Brown’s situation with the Eagles is still unresolved, but his relationship with the team remains somewhat tenuous. From what I’m hearing, substantial conversations about his future have not yet taken place, but expect talks to ramp up around the NFL combine in two weeks.

A.J. Brown defends Kevin Patullo, says former Eagles OC did ‘tremendous job’ – BGN
No one verbally threw former Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo under the bus for the underwhelming 2025 offensive performances, but he clearly took the brunt of the blame. Still, head coach Nick Sirianni said that the fault for their failures didn’t fall on just on one person. As the Eagles turn to their new offensive coordinator, Sean Mannion, A.J. Brown came to his former OC’s defense one more time when speaking to Micah Parsons at an event ahead of Super Bowl LX. ”Sometimes change is not a bad thing. I have the utmost respect for KP [Kevin Patullo]. To me, he did a tremendous job, and he has a great heart. But, I’m excited for the season, I’m excited for what’s to come.“

Getting Coordinated – Iggles Blitz
I think Ryan Mahaffey will have better luck with the TEs. I’m not sure how it could get worse. The Packers had good TEs in recent years. While Mahaffey didn’t coach them directly, he should have worked with them while he was an assisting with the OL. He also would have spent time with them in offensive meetings and practices. Mahaffey should know what he’s looking for out of the position. Let’s hope the Eagles give him some good resources to work with. They must improve the TE position. As for the run game, Mahaffey was the offensive coordinator for Northern Iowa so he’s got a feel for gameplans and play-calling. In the NFL the RGC will work with the OC to build gameplans and then make suggestions on gameday. Mahaffey has the background to handle that role and the scheme familiarity to work well with Mannion. Only time will tell if the move works, but I like the thinking behind it. The Eagles are building an offensive staff that should have a good understanding of what they’re trying to get done. They are also coaches who have experience working together. That can help the staff come together quickly, which is important for a team that wants to compete for Super Bowls.

Doug Pederson shares his thoughts on Jalen Hurts and Sean Mannion over an airplane PA system at 30,000 feet – Inquirer
With the release of ESPN’s new 30 for 30 about the Philly Special on Friday night, Doug Pederson is back on the minds of Eagles fans. And that’s not the only reason why. The former Eagles coach was also spotted this week answering fan questions in an unusual way: over the public address system of an airplane. Pederson talked about seeing Jalen Hurts grow after they drafted him in 2020, despite already having Carson Wentz as their starter. He also offered some advice for new offensive coordinator Sean Mannion.

A look back at 10 notable Super Bowl performances by former Eagles – NBCSP
Evan Mathis: Mathis was a two-time Pro Bowler and a 1st-team all-pro during his four years with the Eagles, but in 2015, his first year after leaving Philly, he started at left guard for the Broncos in Super Bowl L, a 24-10 win over Ron Rivera’s Panthers in Santa Clara. Mathis only played four more games after the Super Bowl, all with the Cards in 2016, before retiring.

Eagles free agent makes one thing clear: ‘I want to stay’ – NJ.com
“I want to stay,” Dean told PHLY Sports on Radio Row ahead of the Super Bowl. “I want to stay. But real conversations have been had. More real conversations I want will be had the closer we get into free agency. But I want to stay. And I appreciate everybody.” In an ideal world, the Eagles would bring back a player of Dean’s caliber. But with so many other pending free agents and a lacking need at linebacker, he might end up elsewhere.

Eagles mourn the loss of Hall of Fame QB Sonny Jurgensen – PhiladelphiaEagles.com
The Eagles are saddened to learn that one of the greatest quarterbacks to ever wear the uniform, Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback Sonny Jurgensen, died on Thursday night. He was 91 years old. Jurgensen is survived by his wife of nearly five decades, Margo, four sons, nine grandchildren, and several great-grandchildren. “He always talked fondly and really loved his time there in Philadelphia and loved his teammates, especially Tommy McDonald,” said Jurgensen’s son, Erik. “They were so close.”

5 Browns defensive coordinator options with Jim Schwartz’s departure – Dawgs By Nature
Texans DB coach Dino Vasso and defensive pass game coordinator Cory Undlin. Coaching under Matt Burke, a disciple of Schwartz’s, Vasso was noted as a possible option by NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, while Undlin was mentioned by both MMQB’s Albert Breer and Rapoport. Vasso has spent the last three years in Houston after years with the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs. Vasso does not have experience as a defensive coordinator. Undlin also just completed his third year with the Texans. Prior to that, he coached with the San Francisco 49ers, Detroit Lions, Philadelphia Eagles (with Vasso), Denver Broncos, and New England Patriots. Undlin also spent four years with the Browns in a variety of roles from 2005 to 2008, finishing as the team’s defensive backs coach. Undline was the Lions defensive coordinator for one season.

How far behind are the Cowboys from Seattle and playing in a Super Bowl? – Blogging The Boys
It’s Super Bowl week, and once again the Dallas Cowboys and their fans are onlookers as two teams aim to win the Lombardi trophy. Dallas hasn’t played in the big game since the 1995 season, and although a cherished memory, it is a relic of the past and a brutal reminder that the Cowboys have to find a way to reach the mountain top after such a long time. Since 1995, the Cowboys have watched every team in their conference at least reach the doorstep of playing in the Super Bowl by making it to the NFC title game. That is, except for the Cowboys. In that span, the Washington Commanders have played in the NFC title game last season despite not winning a postseason game since 2005. Also, the Philadelphia Eagles have won two Super Bowls in the last ten years. Clearly, the Cowboys aren’t doing something right. To pour some salt in the wound, Dallas fans will watch as former Cowboy and Pro Bowler DeMarcus Lawrence attempts to compete for a championship. This comes after he famously said this past offseason that he wasn’t going to win a championship in Dallas.

Seven NFL teams positioned to get hit hardest by free agency in 2026 – NFL.com
The Cowboys have the third-worst cap situation heading into 2026, behind only the Chiefs and Vikings. They were No. 3 on this list last year, staring down a Micah Parsons extension and the looming lack of a running back and a second wide receiver. Funny enough, they traded Parsons and acquired both RB Javonte Williams and WR George Pickens … but after breakout seasons, the latter two will demand significant pay raises as unrestricted free agents in March. Additionally, All-Pro kicker Brandon Aubrey is set to be a restricted free agent, which will likely mean about an extra $6 million investment to keep him in Dallas. Then there’s the defense, which ranked third-worst in yards allowed and dead last in scoring in 2025 and is littered with 2026 free agents, particularly safety Donovan Wilson, linebacker Kenneth Murray and edge rushers Sam Williams, Jadeveon Clowney and Dante Fowler. Dallas is rarely the flashiest team in free agency, but starting in the red with a gutted defense isn’t going to help. If Jerry Jones and Co. intend to keep Pickens and Williams at the core of the offense, it could take upwards of $40 million a year for that duo alone. It’s going to be very tough for the Cowboys to get better in what is shaping up to be a tough NFC East next season.

Former Washington Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury joins the Rams – Hogs Haven
Dan Quinn hired Kliff Kingsbury when he became head coach of the Washington Commanders in 2024. Kingsbury was working on a deal with the Las Vegas Raiders, but when they wouldn’t go three years, Washington stepped in and hired the former head coach of the Arizona Cardinals. That relationship ended after his second season when they mutually agreed to part ways, and assistant QB coach David Blough was hired as his replacement. Kingsbury had success crafting an offense to make rookie QB Jayden Daniels successful in his first year. The Commanders made it to the NFC Championship Game and Daniels was the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year. That led to high expectations for year two, but multiple injuries, and a contract holdin slowed the offense, and the team skidded to the end of the season with a 5-12 record.

What does ‘highly-motivated’ OC Matt Nagy bring to the NY Giants? – Big Blue View
Pete Sweeney of the Kansas City Star, though, believes Giants fans will ultimately be happy with John Harbaugh’s choice. “I’m a believer in Matt Nagy,” Sweeney told the ‘Valentine’s Views’ podcast. “I do think based upon everything in place that Giants fans will be happy. Based upon Harbaugh, and I think Nagy will bring Jaxson Dart up at least to an extent. “I think this team should be in playoff contention sooner rather than later.” Sweeney later added that “ I think he’ll [Nagy] get Jaxson Dart to a place where he can maximize his talents.” Nagy went 34-31 (.523 winning percentage) in four seasons as head coach of the Chicago Bears. He never had a losing season in three years with Mitchell Trubisky as his starting quarterback. That should be considered an accomplishment looking at how the rest of Trubisky’s career has gone.

NY Giants QB Jaxson Dart, RB Cam Skattebo on team’s future, John Harbaugh – SB Nation
The New York Giants rookie sensations, quarterback Jaxson Dart and running back Cam Skattebo, and their friendship was one of the most fun stories of the 2025 season. Dart and Skattebo took the time to talk with SB Nation about their friendship, their first impressions of John Harbaugh, and more on Radio Row in San Francisco leading up to Super Bowl 60.

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NFL Mock Draft 2026: Eagles 7-round simulation, Version 4.0

COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA - NOVEMBER 22: Brandon Cisse #15 of the South Carolina Gamecocks looks on during the first half of his game against the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers at Williams-Brice Stadium on November 22, 2025 in Columbia, South Carolina. (Photo by Matt Kelley/Getty Images) | Getty Images

I do this weekly NFL mock draft simulation column every year to sort of track the changes in the Philadelphia Eagles’ needs, players draft stocks, and possible pick movement. We are months and months away from the 2026 NFL Draft, so things are definitely subject to change with exhibition games, private workouts, interviews, and the combine still ahead. But as it stands today, here is how I would navigate the Eagles’ eight picks in this year’s draft.

Simulation run using the Pro Football Focus Mock Draft Simulation. No trades made.

Pick 1.23: Brandon Cisse, Cornerback, South Carolina​

Brandon Cisse has all the tools of a top NFL cornerback: He is long, well built, and athletic. He is a physical player at the line of scrimmage and unafraid to come up as a run defender. He has moments of brilliance as a coverage player, but needs more reps and experience to develop his talents. The Eagles have the luxury of needing Cisse to be their third best cornerback, but it’s still vital that they upgrade the outside spot across from Quinyon Mitchell and Cisse has the tools to thrive there.

Pick 2.54: Eli Stowers, Tight End, Vanderbilt​

We don’t really know what the Sean Mannion offense will look like. If we extrapolate based on the Lafleur, McVay, and Shanahan influences, it’s reasonable to assume that a pass-catching tight end will be very important. Over the years, those offenses have relied on Tucker Kraft, George Kittle, Tyler Higbee, Jordan Cameron, Fred Davis, and the list goes on.

It’s possible the Eagles try keeping Dallas Goedert for another year, but if they want to bring in young blood, it’s hard not to love what Eli Stowers could bring to this passing game. Stowers isn’t going to wow anyone as a blocker given he’s only 235 pounds, but he is a great receiver from the tight end position. At 6’4”, with long arms, he is a match up nightmare in the passing game. He is big and strong enough to win at the catch point, but athletic enough to make guys miss with the ball in his hands. He could be a weapon in the Eagles passing game.

Pick 3.68: Gennings Dunker, Offensive Tackle, Iowa​

This offseason is going to bring about a ton of change for the Eagles offensive line. With the exit of Jeff Stoutland and murmurs about Lane Johnson and Landon Dickerson’s retirement, the Eagles will need to address quite a bit in the trenches.

A year ago, Gennings Dunker was considered a future first round pick. At over 6’5”, 310 pounds with great athleticism and tons of experience at right tackle, he looked like a future NFL all-pro. A less consistent 2025 season cooled the hype train, but the talent is still very much there. Dunker could be a future starter at right tackle for the Eagles with the right coaching.

Pick 3.98: Skyler Gill-Howard, Interior Defensive Lineman, Texas Tech​

The Red Raiders had one of the best defensive lines in the country last year. While their edge rushers will probably both be top 50 picks, Skyler Gill-Howard would be a steal in the late third round. Gill-Howard will get pegged as a tweener at 6’1”, 290 pounds, but he makes up for his size with great burst and a high motor.

While it’s not the most pressing need, the Eagles finding another contributor for their defensive line rotation will take a ton of pressure off of Jalen Carter, Jordan Davis, and Moro Ojomo.

Pick 4.122: Kaytron Allen, Running Back, Penn State​

Allen being a fourth round pick feels like a steal. He is a smart, bruising, versatile back who could develop into a three down player for the Eagles in a post-Saquon era. It will be interesting to see how the running game develops under Sean Mannion, but the Eagles definitely don’t have a sure thing at RB2 right now.

Pick 4.136: Malachi Lawrence, Edgen Defender, Central Florida​

The Eagles need more impact players at edge rusher. Jalyx Hunt and Nolan Smith are equally promising and unproven while the Eagles have basically no depth behind them right now. Malachi Lawrence is athletic and a polished pass rusher who could develop his skills as a run defender.

Pick 5.151: Kyle Louis, Linebacker, Pittsburgh​

Kyle Louis feels like a guy who will get underrated by the NFL through the draft process and then immediately make an impact in the league. Louis is fast as hell and the only things quicker than his legs are his instincts.

While the Eagles don’t need Kyle Louis, he could be a great third off-ball linebacker for them and maybe an eventual starter.

Pick 5.179: Jeff Caldwell, Wide Receiver, Cincinnati ​

Even if AJ Brown miraculously stays, the Eagles still need depth at wide receiver. Jeff Caldwell is, first of all, huge. At 6’5” and 215, Caldwell could immediately be a role player on the Eagles offense and give them a red zone threat to develop.

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