Saquon Barkley 'Excited' for Eagles' New Offense Under Sean Mannion

The star running back believes the change will be 'refreshing' after a down 2025 season.

Feb. 22, 2026 at 9:20pm

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Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley expressed excitement about the team's new offensive coordinator, Sean Mannion, saying the system will be 'refreshing' and different from anything he's experienced in his 8-year NFL career. Barkley struggled along with the rest of the Eagles' offense in 2025 under former OC Kevin Patullo, but believes the change will help bring out the best in the team's talented skill players.

Why it matters

The Eagles are looking to bounce back in 2026 after an inconsistent 2025 season, and Barkley's enthusiasm for the new offense under Mannion is a positive sign. The team has a lot of offensive talent, but struggled to find consistency last year, so the change at coordinator could be just what they need to get the unit firing on all cylinders again.

The details

Barkley said he's 'super excited' about the new offense, describing it as something he hasn't experienced before in his career. The Eagles parted ways with longtime offensive line coach Jeff Stoutland this offseason, adding another variable, while the future of star receiver A.J. Brown also remains uncertain.

  • Barkley made his comments on NFL Insiders via NFL.com on February 22, 2026.

The players

Saquon Barkley

A star running back for the Philadelphia Eagles who is entering his 9th NFL season.

Sean Mannion

The new offensive coordinator for the Philadelphia Eagles, replacing Kevin Patullo.

Jalen Hurts

The starting quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles who struggled at times in 2025.

A.J. Brown

A star wide receiver for the Philadelphia Eagles whose future with the team remains uncertain.

Jeff Stoutland

The former offensive line coach for the Philadelphia Eagles who parted ways with the team this offseason.

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What they’re saying

“I'm super excited about it. I'm going on Year 9, which is crazy to say, and I've had a lot of different coaches and head coaches and been a part of a lot of systems. I don't think I really came across a system like this. For me, it's refreshing. You get something new. You get to learn something new.”

— Saquon Barkley, Running Back (NFL.com)

The takeaway

Saquon Barkley's enthusiasm for the Eagles' new offensive system under Sean Mannion is a promising sign for the team as they look to bounce back in 2026. If Mannion can get the offense firing on all cylinders and maximize the talent of players like Barkley and Jalen Hurts, the Eagles could be poised for a big rebound season.