Nine years after entering the NFL, veteran quarterback Sean Mannion has made the decision to retire from playing football.

Five years after Sean Mannion first attended the Manning Passing Academy, the appreciation in his voice remains evident. Mannion, the Minnesota Vikings’ backup quarterback acquired in free ...

See a field view of Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Bisi Johnson's 18-yard touchdown catch from quarterback Sean Mannion.

But it wasn't between the hash marks this time. Before he was hired by the Packers this past month as an offensive assistant, Sean Mannion nearly accepted the same job on the Bears' coaching staff.

Las Vegas Raiders' defense surrounds Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sean Mannion on a third-down sack. Watch highlights from the Wild Card Weekend matchup between the Minnesota Vikings and the Los ...