A hallmark of the Philadelphia Eagles’ success, the team’s offensive line will undergo seismic changes moving forward.
Jeff Stoutland, one of the NFL’s most respected offensive coaches, is leaving the Philadelphia Eagles after 13 seasons, announcing his departure Wednesday night.
“When I came here in 2013, I didn’t know what I was signing up for. I quickly learned what this city demands. But more importantly, what it gives back,” Stoutland wrote on social media. “The past 13 years have been a great privilege in my coaching career. I didn’t just work here, I became one of you. Stout out.”
New Eagles offensive coordinator Sean Mannion will bring his own staff, NFL Networks insider Ian Rapoport reported. The initial plan is for Stoutland to remain involved with the organization, but there are other teams interested in his services, NFL Networks insider Mike Garafolo said.
The Eagles released a statement shortly after Stoutland’s social media announcement and reports from Garafolo, Rapoport and other outlets.
“The Philadelphia Eagles would like to thank Jeff Stoutland for his legendary contributions to the game of football at the college and professional levels,” the statement read. “Stout’s impact throughout football is immense, as he has helped countless players reach their true potential, including many who earned All-Pro honors and some who developed into future Hall of Fame talent. His passion for developing young players set the bar not only for our organization, but for the entire football league. It’s hard to imagine another coach investing more personally and professionally in his players.”
“Our organization is deeply appreciative of Stout’s contributions to our team over the past 13 seasons. In addition to helping bring three Super Bowl trips and two World Series championships to the city of Philadelphia, he has been a champion of our community, having given much of his time and effort to the Eagles Autism Foundation and many of our team’s charitable efforts will not always be matched with us at a game. member of the Eagles family. His impact on this franchise and our community are immeasurable and it is safe to say that he will always be welcome in the City of Brotherly Love.”
Stoutland, 63, was Philadelphia’s longest tenured employee with a resume that boasts coaching seven players to 27 Pro Bowls.
Stoutland, whose official title was game director/offensive line coach, has been with the club since 2013. He was part of Chip Kelly’s staff then and went on to serve as a member of two additional head coaching staffs: Doug Pederson and Nick Sirianni. During Stoutland’s tenure, the Eagles earned nine playoff berths, advanced to three Super Bowls and won just two Lombardi Trophies.