The Green Bay Packers are facing a wave of departures among their assistant coaching staff as the NFL’s coaching carousel continues to turn. Recently, it was announced that defensive backs coach Ryan Downard and linebackers coach Sean Duggan will be joining Jeff Hafley at the Miami Dolphins, while offensive coordinator Adam Stenavich is exploring an opportunity to take on the playcalling duties with the Tennessee Titans.
In an exciting development, quarterbacks coach Sean Mannion is reportedly being considered for a significant promotion as he interviews for the offensive coordinator position with the Philadelphia Eagles. Currently, Mannion is in the Dallas area, serving as the offensive coordinator for the West team in the East-West Shrine Bowl. NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo shared that Mannion will have an in-person interview for the Eagles role following a previous virtual meeting, marking a rapid ascent for the 33-year-old coach who just recently began his coaching career.
Mannion, a former quarterback, concluded his playing days in 2023 after spending a season on the practice squad with the Seattle Seahawks. He joined the Packers as an offensive assistant in 2024 and was quickly promoted to quarterbacks coach in 2025 after the retirement of Tom Clements.
The Eagles are currently on the hunt for a replacement for Kevin Patullo, their former playcalling offensive coordinator who was let go after the team’s Wild Card exit against the San Francisco 49ers. Despite head coach Nick Sirianni’s offensive background, he has not consistently called plays since his first season in 2021.
As the Eagles assess potential candidates, they have seen several coaches, including Matt Nagy from the Chiefs and Declan Doyle from the Bears, withdraw from consideration, leaving Mannion among a select group of candidates that includes former Dolphins OC Frank Smith and Jim Bob Cooter, previously with the Colts.
Should Mannion secure the position with Philadelphia, it would necessitate the Packers to find a new quarterbacks coach for the second consecutive year. An internal option could be Connor Lewis, who previously served as an assistant quarterbacks coach under Clements and is currently listed as an offensive pass game and game management specialist. As the Packers navigate this transition, there is optimism that new opportunities for their coaching staff may lead to further growth and development for both the coaches and the team.