Jason Kelce Pays Tribute to Departing Eagles Coach

Longtime offensive line coach Jeff Stoutland is leaving the organization after 13 seasons.

Published on Feb. 4, 2026

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Former Philadelphia Eagles offensive lineman Jason Kelce opened up about the impact longtime offensive line coach Jeff Stoutland had on his career, as Stoutland announced his departure from the team. Stoutland had been with the Eagles for 13 years, coaching the offensive line unit that saw significant success during that time. Kelce credited Stoutland as the coach most responsible for his successful playing career with the Eagles.

Why it matters

Stoutland's departure is part of a larger shakeup on the Eagles' offensive coaching staff, as the team recently fired their offensive coordinator and is bringing in a new offensive coordinator, Sean Manion, who will have the freedom to assemble his own coaching staff. Stoutland's exit marks the end of an era for the Eagles' offensive line, which was a strength of the team during his tenure.

The details

Stoutland announced his decision to leave the Eagles in a social media post, saying his "time coaching with the Eagles has come to an end" after 13 years with the organization. He expressed gratitude for the opportunity to coach in Philadelphia, a city he said he quickly learned "demands" a lot but "more importantly, what it gives back."

  • Stoutland has been with the Eagles for 13 years, coaching the offensive line.
  • The Eagles fired their offensive coordinator after the 2025 season.
  • The Eagles have hired former Green Bay Packers quarterback coach Sean Manion as their new offensive coordinator.

The players

Jason Kelce

A former offensive lineman who played his entire 13-year NFL career with the Philadelphia Eagles.

Jeff Stoutland

The Eagles' longtime offensive line coach who is departing the organization after 13 seasons.

Sean Manion

The Eagles' new offensive coordinator, hired from the Green Bay Packers.

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What they’re saying

“There is absolutely no one I credit more with the career I had than Jeff Stoutland. The consistent passion and his eagerness to teach pushed my teammates, me, and our room to amazing success.”

— Jason Kelce, Former Eagles Offensive Lineman (Instagram)

“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 privilege of my coaching career. I didn't just work here, I became one of you.”

— Jeff Stoutland, Former Eagles Offensive Line Coach (Social Media)

What’s next

Manion will now have the freedom to bring in an entirely new staff of offensive coaches and people he trusts, rather than inheriting a key coach from the past. It remains to be seen whether the new offensive staff will have the same impact as Stoutland did during his 13-year tenure with the Eagles.

The takeaway

Stoutland's departure marks the end of an era for the Eagles' offensive line, which was a strength of the team during his long tenure as the unit's coach. Kelce's emotional tribute highlights the significant impact Stoutland had on the careers of the players he coached, and the challenge the new offensive staff will face in trying to replicate that success.