Eagles Will Keep Tush Push, Coordinator Sean Mannion Says

The Philadelphia Eagles are committing to their signature short-yardage play for the upcoming season, despite a sharp drop in overall success during their previous campaign. During a Saturday morning media session, newly appointed offensive coordinator Sean Mannion put to rest any speculation that the team might phase out the rugby-style quarterback sneak.

“It’s going to be a part of what we do. It’s been an extremely effective play here. We’re going to lean into that. It’s something this organization has executed at a high level. So along with many other elements to our offense, certainly, it’s something that will be a part of it.”

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The Eagles hired Mannion as their offensive coordinator in January following a tumultuous 2025 season. The franchise relieved Kevin Patullo of offensive coordinator duties after just one year in the role, parting ways with him two days after a wild-card round loss to the San Francisco 49ers on January 11. Philadelphia finished that regular season ranked 24th in total offense with 311.2 yards per game, 23rd in passing offense, and 19th in scoring offense at 22.3 points per game—marking low points across head coach Nick Sirianni’s five-year tenure.

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Mannion, 34, arrived in Philadelphia after serving as the quarterbacks coach for the Green Bay Packers. He now enters his role as the fourth offensive coordinator for the Eagles in the past four years. According to reporting from ESPN’s Tim McManus, Mannion is installing a completely overhauled scheme that draws from the offensive styles of Kyle Shanahan and Sean McVay. The modern play-calling approach incorporates more under-center snaps for quarterback Jalen Hurts, increased pre-snap motion, and entirely new personnel configurations following the departure of AJ Brown, with Makai Lemon and Dontayvion Wicks coming in.

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While the broader offensive strategy undergoes a dramatic redesign, the tush push—frequently called the brotherly shove—remains a fixed priority. The play served as an unstoppable superpower during the team’s run to the Super Bowl, but efficiency plummeted during the subsequent season. League data compiled by Mark Maske indicates that overall usage of the play dropped significantly, falling from 164 attempts in 2023 to 102 attempts last season, while traditional quarterback sneak attempts concurrently increased from 143 to 168 according to Front Office Sports.

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The regression also impacted Jalen Hurts’ individual statistics. The quarterback recorded eight rushing touchdowns during the 2025 campaign, marking his lowest single-season total since his 2020 rookie year. Coaching staff changes extend beyond the coordinator position, with Jeff Stoutland also departing, meaning the offensive line and running game will operate under a different dynamic in the months ahead.

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The play’s future has faced external challenges as well as internal adjustments. Rival franchises have repeatedly scrutinized the mechanics of the rugby-style tactic. The Green Bay Packers notably led an ownership charge to ban the play prior to the 2025 season, though the proposal fell two votes short of the required 24. The measure did not come up for a vote ahead of the 2026 campaign, leaving the maneuver fully legal for the upcoming year.

Quarterback Jalen Hurts noted that the locker room is actively calibrating to Mannion’s new offense during training camp sessions as players master the fresh philosophy and playbook. We've got a lot of new pieces, entirely new approach and M.O., philosophy, to our offense, Hurts told reporters. Been able to put that together and make it our own.