Jalen Hurts and Sean Mannion adjust to booth-based play calling for Week 1
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Last updated Sep 11, 2026
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts will communicate with new play-caller Sean Mannion via telephone during the upcoming season opener against the Washington Commanders. This setup marks the first time in the career of Jalen Hurts that a primary offensive play-caller will operate from the coaches' booth rather than the sideline. The coaching staff tested both sideline and booth locations during the preseason before deciding on the elevated position. According to Jalen Hurts, the physical separation represents a change in the communication flow that he and the offensive coaching staff must navigate during game intervals. Coaches including Alex Tanney will remain at field level to provide direct interaction between possessions. Philadelphia enters the matchup with an offensive identity that remains in development as players adjust to the new system.
- •Jalen Hurts and Sean Mannion begin their first regular-season game against the Washington Commanders.
- •Sean Mannion will call offensive plays from the coaches' booth instead of the sideline.
- •Jalen Hurts will use a telephone to communicate defensive observations between possessions.
- •The offensive system remains in transition as the team prepares for the season opener.
- 3:31 AMYahoo Sports — Jalen Hurts Delivers Honest Thoughts On Eagles’ Latest Change
- 12:07 AMYahoo Sports — Jalen Hurts, Sean Mannion face new communication test in Week 1
"Once again, Jalen Hurts is firing up a new season with a new playcaller on the headset. This year, it’s Sean Mannion taking over at Offensive Coordinator for the fired Kevin Patullo. Not only is Hurts dealing with another change in personnel, but he’s dealing with a change in the process in how Mannion sees […] The post Jalen Hurts Delivers Honest Thoughts On Eagles’ Latest Change appeared first on HEAVY.
"Jalen Hurts will communicate with Sean Mannion by phone as the Eagles’ new coordinator calls plays from the booth in Week 1
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 11, 2026, 3:31 AMJalen Hurts Delivers Honest Thoughts On Eagles’ Latest Change
Once again, Jalen Hurts is firing up a new season with a new playcaller on the headset. This year, it’s Sean Mannion taking over at Offensive Coordinator for the fired Kevin Patullo. Not only is Hurts dealing with another change in personnel, but he’s dealing with a change in the process in how Mannion sees […] The post Jalen Hurts Delivers Honest Thoughts On Eagles’ Latest Change appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsSep 10, 2026, 12:07 AMJalen Hurts, Sean Mannion face new communication test in Week 1
Jalen Hurts will communicate with Sean Mannion by phone as the Eagles’ new coordinator calls plays from the booth in Week 1
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