Jeff Stoutland, the veteran coach who has been instrumental in shaping the Philadelphia Eagles' high-powered offense for over a decade, has announced that he will no longer be coaching the team's offensive line. In a poignant message posted on social media, Stoutland revealed that his time with the Eagles had come to an end.
Stoutland joined the Eagles as the offensive line coach in 2013 and went on to play a pivotal role in the team's success, including two Super Bowl victories. He is widely regarded as one of the best positional coaches in the NFL, known for his tireless dedication and ability to bring out the best in his players.
Throughout his tenure with the Eagles, Stoutland has been instrumental in developing some of the league's top linemen, including Jason Kelce, Lane Johnson, and Jordan Mailata. Kelce, in particular, has credited Stoutland as having a profound impact on his career, citing Stoutland's passion and commitment to teaching as key factors in his eventual induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
However, despite Stoutland's impressive track record, he faced criticism this season for being stripped of his "run game coordinator" title. It was reported that some within the organization felt he was no longer getting the job done, but sources close to Stoutland dispute this claim, arguing that injuries along the offensive line may have contributed to the team's struggles in the run game.
As a result, it remains to be seen whether Stoutland will return as the run game coordinator or focus solely on developing the team's offensive line. One thing is certain, however: his departure leaves a massive void in the Eagles' coaching staff and marks the end of an era for the team.
Stoutland joined the Eagles as the offensive line coach in 2013 and went on to play a pivotal role in the team's success, including two Super Bowl victories. He is widely regarded as one of the best positional coaches in the NFL, known for his tireless dedication and ability to bring out the best in his players.
Throughout his tenure with the Eagles, Stoutland has been instrumental in developing some of the league's top linemen, including Jason Kelce, Lane Johnson, and Jordan Mailata. Kelce, in particular, has credited Stoutland as having a profound impact on his career, citing Stoutland's passion and commitment to teaching as key factors in his eventual induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
However, despite Stoutland's impressive track record, he faced criticism this season for being stripped of his "run game coordinator" title. It was reported that some within the organization felt he was no longer getting the job done, but sources close to Stoutland dispute this claim, arguing that injuries along the offensive line may have contributed to the team's struggles in the run game.
As a result, it remains to be seen whether Stoutland will return as the run game coordinator or focus solely on developing the team's offensive line. One thing is certain, however: his departure leaves a massive void in the Eagles' coaching staff and marks the end of an era for the team.