Eagles Lose Longtime Offensive Line Coach Jeff Stoutland

Stoutland announced his departure from the team after 13 seasons as a key part of the Eagles' coaching staff.

Feb. 4, 2026 at 7:23pm

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The Philadelphia Eagles are losing a key member of their coaching staff, as longtime offensive line coach Jeff Stoutland announced his departure from the team on social media. Stoutland had been with the Eagles since 2013, helping to develop consistent offensive lines and contributing to two Super Bowl wins. His sudden exit comes as a surprise, with reports indicating there may have been behind-the-scenes issues leading to a reduced role for Stoutland in the team's running game coordination.

Why it matters

Stoutland's departure is a significant loss for the Eagles, as he has been a crucial part of the team's success over the past 13 seasons. The Eagles' offensive line has consistently been among the best in the NFL under Stoutland's leadership, and his exit leaves a major hole that the team will need to fill heading into the 2026 season.

The details

In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Stoutland announced that he has "decided" his time coaching with the Eagles has come to an end. He noted that when he arrived in Philadelphia in 2013, he "did not know what [he] was signing up for," but quickly learned "what this city demands" and "what it gives back." Reports indicate that Stoutland's role was reduced at some point last season, with his responsibilities in running game coordination potentially being taken away.

  • Stoutland announced his departure on February 4, 2026.
  • Stoutland joined the Eagles as offensive line coach in 2013.

The players

Jeff Stoutland

Longtime offensive line coach for the Philadelphia Eagles, who has been with the team since 2013 and helped develop consistent offensive lines that contributed to two Super Bowl wins.

Lane Johnson

Offensive tackle for the Philadelphia Eagles, who has played under Stoutland's coaching since joining the team in 2013.

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What they’re saying

“Philadelphia, I've decided my time coaching with the Eagles has come to an end. When I arrived here in 2013, I did not know what I was signing up for. I quickly learned what this city demands. But more importantly, what it gives back. The past 13 years have been the great...”

— Jeff Stoutland, Offensive Line Coach (X (formerly Twitter)

“From what I understand, at some point last season, that was pretty much taken away from him. Now, I don't know if that was because he wasn't getting the job done or they just decided, 'Okay, we're better at doing this.' I would be surprised if he returns as a run game coordinator. Even if they bring in someone who does run his type of scheme, I think that's possibly something that could be taken away from him and he'll come back as the offensive line coach and be able to focus strictly on getting these guys to play better.”

— Jeff McLane, Reporter (The Philadelphia Inquirer)

What’s next

The Eagles will need to find a replacement for Stoutland, who has been a key part of the team's coaching staff for over a decade. The team's offensive line will be a major focus as they look to maintain their success without their longtime offensive line coach.

The takeaway

Stoutland's departure is a significant loss for the Eagles, as he has been instrumental in building and maintaining one of the best offensive lines in the NFL over the past 13 seasons. His exit leaves a major hole that the team will need to fill, and it remains to be seen how the Eagles' offensive line will perform without his leadership and expertise.