After claiming their second Super Bowl just over a year ago, the Philadelphia Eagles struggled to live up to expectations in their title defense season.
Despite some major changes to the defensive unit in the offseason, it's the Eagles' offense that often fell flat during the 2025 NFL season. Philadelphia finished the year 23rd in passing yards (3,498), 18th in rushing yards (1,988) and 13th in total touchdowns (46), while averaging just the 24th most yards per game (311.2).
Despite an unreliable offense, Philly still topped the NFC East with an 11-6 record, but were eliminated from the playoffs in the Wild Card Round at the hands of the San Francisco 49ers.
With offensive superstars like Jalen Hurts, Saquon Barkley and AJ Brown, the Eagles' struggles in possession were a head-scratcher to many fans and pundits.
After their 2025 season ended in January, Philadelphia decided to part ways with offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo, who had been with the team since 2021. They've since replaced him with former NFL quarterback Sean Mannion.
Mannion played 14 games over seven NFL seasons, split between the Los Angeles Rams and Minnesota Vikings. The 33-year-old spent the last two seasons as an offensive assistant and quarterbacks coach with the Green Bay Packers.
Barkley, whose production came back down to earth this past season after winning Offensive Player of the Year honors in 2024, recently shared his first thoughts on the Mannion hire.
Barkley Encouraged by Mannion Move
Saquon Barkley with the Philadelphia EaglesCredit: Kyle Ross-USA TODAY Sports
In a recent appearance on NFL Network, Barkley was asked about his first impressions of his new offensive coordinator and learning a new system.
“I’m super excited about it,” Barkley said. “I’m going on Year 9, which is crazy to say, and I’ve had a lot of different coaches and head coaches and been a part of a lot of systems. I don’t think I really came across a system like this. For me, it’s refreshing. You get something new. You get to learn something new.”
The 29-year-old scored seven touchdowns and registered 1,140 yards on 280 rushing attempts in 2025 — a significant step down from the 2,005 yards and 13 touchdowns the Penn State product put up a season earlier. His 106-yard performance in the Wild Card game against the Niners wasn't enough to carry the Eagles deeper into the postseason.
Mannion will be the seventh offensive coordinator Barkley plays under in eight seasons.
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