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In a move that can only be described as shocking, Jeff Stoutland will depart the Eagles after 13 years with the organization. The legendary offensive line coach confirmed the news on his social media moments ago.
Stoutland spent 13 years with the organization, turning the Eagles' offensive line into the NFL's best year in and year out. The move comes after reports that Stoutland was stripped of his running-game coordinator duties this season, as Philadelphia struggled to run the football against stacked defensive fronts. After logging 2,005 rushing yards during the regular season, Barkley was hit or tackled behind the line of scrimmage 84 times with 41 negative runs last season, according to SumerSports.
With the news now official, we're looking for an instant analysis and takeaways from the blockbuster decision.
Stoutland's approach to the running game blended zone and gap schemes that weren't hard to decipher and relied on the offensive line dominating up front. That could all change under first-year offensive coordinator Sean Mannion, who's likely to borrow from the Kyle Shanahan/Sean McVay/Matt LaFleur styles of offense, which focus on a "wide zone" scheme designed to create mismatches through motion, misdirection, and personnel. Such a scheme would require lighter offensive linemen, which could mean Jordan Mailata, Landon Dickerson, and Lane Johnson could depart.
Stoutland was initially the offensive line coach. Stoutland has been the run game coordinator since 2018, after Philadelphia won its first Super Bowl. One of the most respected offensive line coaches in the country, Stoutland was the longest tenured coach on the staff.
Stoutland is the first offensive line coach since the 1970 NFL merger to produce Pro Bowlers in 12 consecutive seasons with the same team. Overall, Stoutland has led seven players to 26 Pro Bowls – guard Brandon Brooks (2018-20), guard Landon Dickerson (2023-25), tackle Lane Johnson (2018-20, '23-25), center Cam Jurgens (2025), center Jason Kelce (2015, '17, '20-24), guard Evan Mathis (2014-15) and tackle Jason Peters (2014-17). Kelce (seven), Brooks (three), and Dickerson (three) have each received the most Pro Bowl nods at their position in franchise history, while Peters is the only Eagles tackle to earn four straight Pro Bowl berths.
This article originally appeared on Eagles Wire: Instant analysis of Jeff Stoutland departing the Eagles organization
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Stoutland spent 13 years with the organization, turning the Eagles' offensive line into the NFL's best year in and year out. The move comes after reports that Stoutland was stripped of his running-game coordinator duties this season, as Philadelphia struggled to run the football against stacked defensive fronts. After logging 2,005 rushing yards during the regular season, Barkley was hit or tackled behind the line of scrimmage 84 times with 41 negative runs last season, according to SumerSports.
With the news now official, we're looking for an instant analysis and takeaways from the blockbuster decision.
Big changes could be coming
Stoutland's approach to the running game blended zone and gap schemes that weren't hard to decipher and relied on the offensive line dominating up front. That could all change under first-year offensive coordinator Sean Mannion, who's likely to borrow from the Kyle Shanahan/Sean McVay/Matt LaFleur styles of offense, which focus on a "wide zone" scheme designed to create mismatches through motion, misdirection, and personnel. Such a scheme would require lighter offensive linemen, which could mean Jordan Mailata, Landon Dickerson, and Lane Johnson could depart.
Stoutland carved out a huge role
Stoutland was initially the offensive line coach. Stoutland has been the run game coordinator since 2018, after Philadelphia won its first Super Bowl. One of the most respected offensive line coaches in the country, Stoutland was the longest tenured coach on the staff.
More Stoutland accolades
Stoutland is the first offensive line coach since the 1970 NFL merger to produce Pro Bowlers in 12 consecutive seasons with the same team. Overall, Stoutland has led seven players to 26 Pro Bowls – guard Brandon Brooks (2018-20), guard Landon Dickerson (2023-25), tackle Lane Johnson (2018-20, '23-25), center Cam Jurgens (2025), center Jason Kelce (2015, '17, '20-24), guard Evan Mathis (2014-15) and tackle Jason Peters (2014-17). Kelce (seven), Brooks (three), and Dickerson (three) have each received the most Pro Bowl nods at their position in franchise history, while Peters is the only Eagles tackle to earn four straight Pro Bowl berths.
This article originally appeared on Eagles Wire: Instant analysis of Jeff Stoutland departing the Eagles organization
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