Sean Mannion chooses the coaching booth to call Eagles offensive plays
Nbcsportsphiladelphia.com • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 11, 2026, 11:00 AM
Last updated Sep 11, 2026

Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Sean Mannion confirmed he will call plays from the coaches’ booth during the upcoming season. Mannion evaluated both field-level and upstairs locations during the preseason before making the final decision. The move to the booth is intended to provide a broader vantage point of the field during gameplay. The decision follows a period of experimentation throughout the preseason schedule. Mannion will remain in the booth for the team's regular season operations as the offensive coaching staff finalizes its structure.
- •Sean Mannion evaluated both sideline and booth locations during the preseason.
- •The Eagles offensive coordinator opted for the coaches’ booth for the regular season.
- •The booth provides a better visual perspective of the field for play-calling.
- 11:00 AMNbcsportsphiladelphia.com — Why Sean Mannion decided to call plays from the booth this season - NBC Sports Philadelphia
"Eagles offensive coordinator Sean Mannion explained why he has decided to call plays from the coaches’ booth this season.
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