On Wednesday, the NFL world found out that legendary Eagles offensive line coach Jeff Stoutland would not be coaching in Philadelphia next season. We now know (via ESPN’s Tim McManus) that he does not intend to coach at all in 2026.
The Eagles wanted to keep Stoutland in place under new offensive coordinator Sean Mannion
, but he declined their offer. If he was interested in other jobs, he would have become the hottest commodity on the coaching market. While most teams already have their offensive line coach for 2026 in place, Stoutland could have easily become a senior offensive assistant or run game coordinator on any number of staffs.
Instead, he will take a year away from coaching after more than four decades with various college and NFL teams that featured two Super Bowl rings and two BCS National Championships.
Stoutland is leaving Philadelphia after a rocky 2025 season for the Eagles offense. After three straight years as a top-10 unit, they fell back to 19th in points and 24th in yards. Head coach Nick Sirianni and offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo worked to diversify the run game, but did so in such a manner that encroached on Stoutland’s role as run game coordinator.
Then, after firing Patullo, the Eagles hired Sean Mannion as their new offensive coordinator. He spent time under both Kyle Shanahan and Sean McVay and will bring their schemes to Philadelphia. Stoutland does not have as much experience with those systems.
Those factors contributed to Stoutland’s growing discomfort in Philadelphia and eventual departure. However, he does not plan to retire and could becoming one of the most sought-after assistants in the NFL next hiring cycle.
This makes the most sense. He’s clearly valued staying in one place and it’s not like the Eagles would ever be outbid for his services. But also if it’s because Sirianni was back burnering his contributions to the run game, then Sirianni deserves whatever happens to his career next.
One year off to see how the new Eagles staff shakes out
Mike Tomlin will be the HC of the Eagles next season unless they win Super Bowl 61
Um, no. If the Eagles implode, yes I think Soriano takes the fall for it. But if he makes the playoffs and the Eagles offense is greatly improved, which it kind of has to be, he’ll be kept. It’s like people forget that he’s leading the most successful run of Eagles seasons in their history.
One heck of a career! Cheers sir.
He’s under contract with the Eagles. They can block any move or trade his services for say a 3rd or 4th rounder.
He was an exceptional OL coach as the 2 Super Bowls and 27 Pro Bowls under him for the Eagles ( there were only 20 in the history of the Eagles before that.