Head coach Kevin O’Connell of the Minnesota Vikings. Former Rams, Vikings, and Seahawks QB Sean Mannion is ending his nine-year NFL playing career and joining the Green Bay Packers as a coach next season. Mannion, 31, was a third-round selection in the 2015 draft by the St. Louis Rams. Throughout his career, Mannion served as a relief quarterback and landed with the Vikings in 2019. His value to the team was primarily in the meeting room, where he shared his knowledge and experience with Kirk Cousins. The new Vikings regime with Kevin O’Connell at the helm pivoted off Mannion for the 2022 season. He made his way back to Minnesota for a third time last season, signing to the practice squad on October 11 before landing with the Seattle Seahawks in December. Mannion made three starts in his career, with his last being a Week 17 loss to the Green Bay Packers in 2021. In that game, he threw the only touchdown of his career, but it wasn’t enough to secure a playoff spot for the Vikings.
SEAN MANNION JOINS VIKINGS PRACTICE SQUAD
Sean Mannion (14) has officially joined the Minnesota Vikings’ practice squad, according to reports on Wednesday. The move has sparked controversy, as Mannion is now set to mentor Jordan Love, potentially the Packers’ third franchise quarterback. Many believe that Mannion’s intelligence and deep understanding of the game make him destined for a coaching career. In fact, Seahawks general manager John Schneider has even predicted that Mannion will become a head coach in the league. Mannion will have the opportunity to prove Schneider right when he faces the Packers next season.
MANNION’S RETIREMENT AMIDST TEAM CHANGES
Sean Mannion’s decision to retire comes at a time of significant changes for both the Seattle Seahawks and the Minnesota Vikings. The Seahawks have bid farewell to their legendary head coach Pete Carroll, replacing him with Mike Macdonald. Meanwhile, the Vikings are considering moving on from their quarterback Kirk Cousins after six years. Although the Vikings seemed content without Mannion in their quarterback room in 2022, it is worth noting that Mannion may have considered following Cousins to his next team. The future remains uncertain for both Mannion and Cousins as they navigate these team transitions.
