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By Matt Audilet
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The Philadelphia Eagles had a frustrating year on the offensive side of the ball in 2025.
Under now-former offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo, the Eagles ranked bottom half of the league in both yards (311.2) and points (22.3) per game.
The most drastic drop came in the run game, which carried the Eagles to a Super Bowl title just one year prior.
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Philadelphia hired Green Bay Packers quarterbacks coach Sean Mannion as a first-year offensive coordinator heading into the 2026 NFL season. And according to Eagles players, he's already made some exciting and positive changes to the team's offensive scheme.
Eagles veteran offensive lineman Jordan Mailata, who recently referred to Mannion as an "evil genius," is thrilled by the way the offense looks so far.
"It is fun seeing now, understanding the concept of stretching the defense," Mailata said on Friday, via team reporter Zach Berman of The Athletic. "You kind of ask yourself, like, 'Wow, offensive linemen have done this in the league for years?' This is fun!"
After the first day of training camp, Eagles insider Tim McManus of ESPN recognized noticeable changes to the team's offense.
"Believe me, it is a brand new offense," McManus reported. "We are seeing so much from Jalen Hurts under center. We are seeing so much pre-snap motion. And we are seeing a ton of throws over the middle of the field."
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The Eagles will open up their 2026 regular-season schedule with a Week 1 matchup against the Washington Commanders on Sept. 13.
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