Eagles Hire Former Broncos Lineman as New Offensive Line Coach

Chris Kuper brings NFL playing experience and coaching pedigree to replace longtime O-line coach Jeff Stoutland

Feb. 24, 2026 at 2:19am

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The Philadelphia Eagles have hired Chris Kuper as their new offensive line coach, replacing the long-tenured Jeff Stoutland. Kuper, a former starting guard for the Denver Broncos, has coaching experience with the Dolphins and Broncos and is highly regarded by NFL executives like Mike Tannenbaum. The move comes as the Eagles transition to a new offensive coordinator, Sean Mannion, and a different offensive scheme. Veteran tackle Lane Johnson will be a key leader in helping the offensive line adapt to the changes.

Why it matters

The Eagles' offensive line has been one of the team's strengths for the past decade under Stoutland's leadership. Maintaining that level of performance will be crucial as the team implements a new offense under Mannion. Kuper's NFL playing experience and coaching pedigree suggest he has the skills to keep the offensive line performing at a high level despite the transition.

The details

After 10 seasons as the Eagles' offensive line coach, Jeff Stoutland decided to leave the team following the 2025 season. The Eagles then hired Chris Kuper, a former starting guard for the Denver Broncos, as his replacement. Kuper has coaching experience with the Dolphins and Broncos, and is highly regarded by NFL executives like Mike Tannenbaum, who worked with him in Miami. The 43-year-old Kuper is expected to bring a different style of coaching and communication to the Eagles' offensive line.

  • Jeff Stoutland served as the Eagles' offensive line coach from 2013 to 2025.
  • Chris Kuper was hired as the new Eagles offensive line coach in 2026.

The players

Jeff Stoutland

The longtime offensive line coach for the Philadelphia Eagles, credited with developing the team's offensive line into one of the best units in the NFL over the past decade.

Chris Kuper

A former starting guard for the Denver Broncos, Kuper has coaching experience with the Dolphins and Broncos and is highly regarded by NFL executives like Mike Tannenbaum.

Lane Johnson

The veteran right tackle for the Philadelphia Eagles, a future Pro Football Hall of Famer who will be a key leader in helping the offensive line adapt to the changes under the new coaching staff.

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What they’re saying

“Jeff Stoutland was great, and Chris Kuper is going to be really good (in Philadelphia). I worked with him in Miami, (NFL fans) don't really know him, but he is going to be rock solid...Chris Kuper will be very good (and) having Lane Johnson there to help with that transition (from Stoutland to Kuper) will be really important.”

— Mike Tannenbaum, Former NFL Front Office Executive

What’s next

The Eagles will look to Lane Johnson, their veteran right tackle, to help ease the transition to the new offensive line coach Chris Kuper and the new offensive scheme under coordinator Sean Mannion.

The takeaway

The Eagles are making significant changes to their coaching staff and offensive system, but maintaining the high level of play from their offensive line will be crucial. Kuper's NFL playing experience and strong reputation suggest he has the skills to keep the unit performing at a high level despite the transition.