Eagles Legend Kelce Pays Tribute to Retiring Offensive Line Coach Stoutland

Longtime Eagles center Jason Kelce reflects on the impact of longtime assistant coach Jeff Stoutland, who is stepping down after 13 seasons.

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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Former Eagles center Jason Kelce, who spent 11 seasons playing under longtime offensive line coach Jeff Stoutland, shared his thoughts on Stoutland's departure from the team. Kelce praised Stoutland's coaching abilities and the impact he had on developing numerous Pro Bowl offensive linemen during his tenure. While Kelce understands the team is trying to move forward, he wishes Stoutland could have been part of the transition. Kelce's brother, Travis Kelce, also expressed his respect for Stoutland's coaching prowess.

Why it matters

Stoutland was a fixture on the Eagles' coaching staff, helping develop the offensive line into one of the best units in the NFL over the past 13 seasons. His departure represents a significant change for the team as they look to reshape their offense under new coordinators. Kelce's emotional reaction highlights just how impactful and respected Stoutland was within the organization.

The details

Stoutland announced last week that he was stepping down as the Eagles' offensive line coach after 13 seasons with the team. During his tenure, he coached numerous Pro Bowl linemen including Jason Peters, Evan Mathis, Lane Johnson, and Jordan Mailata. Kelce, who spent 11 seasons playing under Stoutland, praised the coach's ability to develop talent and get the most out of his players. While the team is looking to move in a new direction, Kelce wishes Stoutland could have been part of that transition.

  • Jeff Stoutland announced his departure from the Eagles last week.

The players

Jason Kelce

A former center for the Philadelphia Eagles who spent 11 seasons playing under offensive line coach Jeff Stoutland.

Jeff Stoutland

The longtime offensive line coach for the Philadelphia Eagles, who is stepping down after 13 seasons with the team.

Travis Kelce

The younger brother of Jason Kelce, who plays tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs and has long admired Stoutland's coaching abilities.

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What they’re saying

“I mean, [he] just coached a ton of incredible players: Jason Peters, Todd Herremans, Evan Mathis, myself, Lane Johnson, Jordan Mailata — turned him from a rugby player into an All-Pro left tackle. He got Cam Jurgens to a Pro Bowl last year, Landon Dickerson to some Pro Bowls, Isaac Seumalo. He's just done such an incredible job within the Philadelphia Eagles organization, and he's been such a mainstay throughout multiple head coaches at this point.”

— Jason Kelce, Former Eagles Center (The Philadelphia Inquirer)

“You already know, man, we've got so much respect for him. He's one of those guys that you meet in crossing just because you were playing for him ... And he's one of those guys that you would [expletive] just know you'd love playing for, man. And it's across the board, anybody that runs into him knows you're going to get everything this guy has and on top of that he's going to be real about it and we're going to get [expletive] done.”

— Travis Kelce, Kansas City Chiefs Tight End (The Philadelphia Inquirer)

What’s next

The Eagles will need to find a new offensive line coach to replace the departing Jeff Stoutland, who was a key part of the team's success over the past 13 seasons.

The takeaway

Stoutland's departure represents the end of an era for the Eagles' offensive line, which was consistently one of the best units in the NFL under his leadership. His impact on the development of numerous Pro Bowl linemen, including Jason Kelce, will be missed as the team looks to move in a new direction with their coaching staff.