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Ex-Vikings QB retires to become coach with NFC North rival

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports
By Renzo Pocholo Salao | Last updated 2/3/24

Former Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sean Mannion is trading in his helmet for a coaching clipboard.

According to ESPN’s Brady Henderson, Mannion is retiring after nearly a decade as an NFL QB to join the Green Bay Packers coaching staff. The Oregon State alum will reportedly work with the QB room.

Former Rams, Vikings and Seahawks QB Sean Mannion is ending his nine-year NFL playing career and has accepted a position on the Packers’ coaching staff, a source tells me. He’ll work with QBs and the passing game.

— Brady Henderson (@BradyHenderson) February 3, 2024

Mannion was drafted by the St. Louis Rams in the third round of the 2015 NFL Draft. He played just 10 games for the Rams across his first four seasons before moving on to the Vikings. From 2019 to 2021, Mannion saw action four times in Minnesota and was eventually cut. He went 0-3 in three starts throughout his career.

The 31-year-old QB most recently spent time on the Seattle Seahawks’ practice squad but was never able to suit up for the team in an NFL contest. Mannion completed 67 passes with 1 touchdown and 3 interceptions in his 9-year NFL career.

But despite barely taking the field as a player, Mannion was considered to be “destined” for a future in coaching due to his intellect.

I’ve heard from several people over the last few years who said Mannion was destined to eventually coach because of his intelligence and understanding of the game. He’ll get that start in Green Bay after finishing last season on the Seahawks’ practice squad.

— Brady Henderson (@BradyHenderson) February 3, 2024