The Philadelphia Eagles are making sweeping changes to their offensive coaching staff - and this time, it’s not just a tweak here or a new play-caller there. It’s a full-blown overhaul, signaling a franchise-wide shift in how they want to operate on that side of the ball.
The most seismic change? Jeff Stoutland, the legendary offensive line coach and architect of what’s been one of the NFL’s most consistent and dominant trenches for over a decade, is out.
That’s not just a coaching change - it’s the end of an era. Stoutland had been with the team since 2013 and added run-game coordinator duties in 2018.
His departure sends a clear message: no one is untouchable in this reboot.
This isn’t just about fresh faces - it’s about a philosophical shift. Head coach Nick Sirianni said the offense needed to “evolve,” and he wasn’t bluffing.
In past years, that meant changing coordinators while keeping the bones of the system intact. Not this time.
This is a teardown and rebuild, and it’s already impacting some of the most familiar names on the roster.
The Eagles’ offense limped to the finish line in 2025, ranking 24th in total yards per game (311) and 19th in points scored (22.3). That’s a steep drop-off for a team that hoisted the Lombardi Trophy not long ago. The season ended with a whimper in a 23-19 wild-card loss to the 49ers - and that loss appears to have been the final straw.
Kevin Patullo, who had risen from passing game coordinator to offensive coordinator after the Super Bowl win, is gone. In his place steps Sean Mannion - yes, that Sean Mannion - a 33-year-old with just one full season of position coaching experience.
But what Mannion lacks in years, he seems to be making up for in influence. The Eagles are already shaping the offensive staff around his vision.
Parks Frazier, once seen as a rising star in the passing game, won’t be returning either. In his place, the Eagles are bringing in Josh Grizzard, who coordinated the Buccaneers’ offense in 2025 and was a finalist for the Eagles’ OC job. Grizzard is just 35, and like Mannion, he’s part of a younger wave of offensive minds rooted in the modern NFL coaching trees.
Then came the Stoutland news. On February 4, he officially announced he wouldn’t be returning.
In his place, the Eagles are turning to Ryan Mahaffey, who worked with Mannion in Green Bay. Mahaffey will take over as both run-game coordinator and tight ends coach - a role that had belonged to Jason Michael since Sirianni was hired in 2021.
And there’s more change coming.
The Eagles are actively searching for a new quarterbacks coach, which likely means Scot Loeffler - hired last offseason after a stint as Bowling Green’s head coach - is out. Mannion, a former NFL backup with nine years of experience holding a clipboard behind some of the league’s top QBs, will likely have a strong say in who gets that job. Whoever it is will be tasked with helping Jalen Hurts bounce back after a season that didn’t live up to expectations.
Don’t be surprised if the turnover continues at other positions, too. Running backs coach Jemal Singleton and wide receivers coach Aaron Moorehead have been on staff since 2021 and 2020, respectively. Their futures appear uncertain as the Eagles continue reshaping the offensive identity.
And that identity? It’s looking more and more like it will be rooted in the systems Mannion came up under - Sean McVay, Kevin Stefanski, Kevin O’Connell, and Matt LaFleur.
All are branches off the Kyle and Mike Shanahan coaching tree. That’s a significant departure from the scheme Sirianni has used since arriving in Philadelphia.
This kind of shift doesn’t happen without buy-in from the top. It’s hard to ignore the fingerprints of Eagles chairman Jeffrey Lurie and GM Howie Roseman on this transition. If you’re handing the keys to a 33-year-old with a fresh coaching resume, you’re doing it because you believe in the vision - and because you’re ready to move on from the old one.
Naturally, these moves ripple beyond the coaching offices. Veteran players who’ve thrived under the previous regime now face big questions.
Lane Johnson, a six-time Pro Bowler and likely Hall of Famer, has spent his entire 13-year career with Stoutland as his position coach. Johnson turns 36 this spring and missed the final eight games of the season with a foot injury.
Does he want to return for one more run under a new scheme and new leadership? That’s very much up in the air.
Landon Dickerson is only 27, but his injury history reads like a medical chart - 13 surgeries, including knee surgery just before the 2025 season. He toughed it out and returned for Week 1, but his play didn’t quite match his Pro Bowl standard. With a new scheme potentially requiring more athleticism and movement from interior linemen, it’s fair to wonder how he fits into the future.
Then there’s A.J. Brown.
The star wideout spent much of last season visibly frustrated - with his role, with the offense, and with the direction of the team. He’s hinted at wanting a change of scenery.
A fresh scheme and coaching staff might be enough to convince him to stay, but it’s not a given. Especially if the Eagles plan to remain a run-heavy team built around Saquon Barkley and Hurts’ dual-threat ability.
Even with a new scheme, the Eagles aren’t abandoning the run. In fact, they may lean into it even more.
That could mean more blocking responsibilities for wide receivers, more designed runs for Hurts, and a continued emphasis on physicality up front. That’s not always music to the ears of star receivers looking to pad stats and make highlight reels.
And if the new offense calls for more movement and zone blocking up front, don’t be surprised if the Eagles start looking for younger, more athletic linemen who can grow into the system - rather than asking banged-up veterans to learn a new playbook at this stage in their careers.
This all feels like a plan that’s been in motion since the final whistle blew in that wild-card loss. Roseman praised Sirianni for his willingness to let assistants “put their own spin on things” during their postseason press conference. That flexibility is about to be tested in a big way.
Because make no mistake - this is Sean Mannion’s show now. He’s the new architect of the offense. And the Eagles are betting big that his vision, drawn from some of the league’s sharpest minds, can pull the team out of its offensive funk and back into contender status.
The question now isn’t whether the Eagles are committed to change. It’s how far they’re willing to go - and who’s coming along for the ride.