Jalen Hurts and Sean Mannion adjust to booth-based play calling for Week 1

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.

• 12:07 AMYahoo Sports — Jalen Hurts, Sean Mannion face new communication test in Week 1