The Seattle Seahawks elevated quarterback Sean Mannion from the practice squad to the active 53-man roster on Monday, a sign that starter Geno Smith (groin) will be inactive on Monday night against the Philadelphia Eagles. Smith was listed as questionable on the team's final Week 15 injury report with a groin injury and was considered a long shot on Monday morning to play. Mannion would give the Seahawks more QB depth behind Drew Lock, who is trending toward making his second straight start with Smith hurting. Fantasy managers that rolled the dice on Smith are probably going to have to pick up and start Lock unless they have another backup signal-caller already on their roster. Lock could actually be a decent emergency streaming option against an Eagles defense that has been generous to opposing QBs and receivers. They're also missing star cornerback Darius Slay (knee).
Dec 18, 2023 6:04 PM EST
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sean Mannion has been elevated from the practice squad ahead of the Week 14 matchup against the San Francisco 49ers. This could mean bad news for the Seahawks. Quarterback Geno Smith (groin) was unable to practice all week. Drew Lock is expected to start if Smith is unable to play. The elevation of Mannion points to Smith likely sitting out this game. If Smith sits, all of the fantasy relevant players in Seattle would take a significant hit in value with Lock under center. Mannion would be the backup, but he's not any better of an option at quarterback.
Dec 9, 2023 6:59 PM EST
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sean Mannion has been elevated from the practice squad ahead of the Week 10 matchup versus the New Orleans Saints. The veteran quarterback will serve as the primary backup with Jaren Hall (concussion) ruled out for this game. The 31-year-old will be the next man up if Joshua Dobbs is forced to exit the contest. The former third-round pick hasn't appeared in an NFL game since 2021 with the Vikings. He can be avoided in fantasy formats with Dobbs drawing the start this week.
Nov 11, 2023 6:49 PM EST
The Seahawks signed Mannion to their practice squad Wednesday, Gregg Bell of The Tacoma News Tribune reports.
Aug 31, 2022 4:53 PM EST
The Vikings released Mannion on Tuesday, Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
Aug 30, 2022 10:54 AM EST
Mannion was 10-for-15 for 65 yards passing with no touchdowns or interceptions in Saturday's preseason loss to San Francisco.
Aug 20, 2022 10:08 PM EST
Mannion got the start under center in place of Kirk Cousins (rest) in Sunday's preseason opener against the Raiders, going eight of 12 for 79 yards in the 26-20 loss.
Aug 14, 2022 7:03 PM EST
Mannion and Kellen Mond will get a "50-50" split of reps in Sunday's preseason game against Las Vegas, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Aug 12, 2022 2:43 PM EST
The Vikings re-signed Mannion on Tuesday, Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
Mar 22, 2022 7:54 AM EST
Mannion started his only appearance for the Vikings during the 2021 campaign.
Jan 18, 2022 10:10 AM EST
Mannion will return to a backup role for Sunday's season finale against the Bears after head coach Mike Zimmer said Kirk Cousins (illness) will reclaim starting duties following his return from the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday, Andrew Krammer of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Jan 5, 2022 11:03 AM EST
Mannion completed 22 of 36 pass attempts for 189 yards and a touchdown, adding 14 rushing yards on two carries in Sunday's 37-10 loss to the Packers.
Jan 2, 2022 11:07 PM EST
Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer confirmed Mannion will serve as the team's starting quarterback Sunday against the Packers, Chad Graff of The Athletic reports.
Dec 31, 2021 12:23 PM EST
Mannion (illness) was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Friday and is expected to start Sunday against the Packers, cronin reports.
Dec 31, 2021 8:50 AM EST
The Vikings placed Mannion on the reserve/COVID-19 list Sunday, ruling him out for Minnesota's Week 16 game against the Rams.
Dec 26, 2021 7:11 AM EST
The Vikings signed Mannion to the 53-man roster Tuesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Sep 21, 2021 5:27 PM EST
Mannion returned to the Vikings' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction report.
Sep 20, 2021 7:13 PM EST
Mannion was elevated from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday.
Sep 18, 2021 4:57 PM EST
Mannion was elevated to the active roster Saturday, Ben Goessling of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Sep 11, 2021 12:02 PM EST
Mannion is expected to be promoted from Minnesota's practice squad before Sunday's game and serve as the backup to Kirk Cousins, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Sep 10, 2021 11:18 PM EST