For over a decade, one thing you could count on in Philadelphia-like cheesesteaks and passionate fans-was Jeff Stoutland anchoring the Eagles’ offensive line. Since 2013, Stoutland has been the steady hand guiding one of the NFL’s most consistently dominant fronts.
But 2025 told a different story. For the first time under Nick Sirianni, the Eagles’ run game slipped out of the league’s top 10, and the offensive line looked, frankly, human.
That’s not something we’ve said often about a Jeff Stoutland unit.
The 2025 season was marred by inconsistency up front, and injuries played a big role. Landon Dickerson, Cam Jurgens, and Lane Johnson all missed time, and that revolving door of personnel made it tough to build any real cohesion. When the line isn’t clicking, the run game suffers-and that’s exactly what happened.
But there’s more to the story than just injuries.
According to reporting from unCovering the Birds, there was a significant shift behind the scenes. At some point during the season, Stoutland reportedly had his responsibilities as run game coordinator scaled back-or even taken away altogether.
That’s a major development for a coach who’s long been credited with shaping the Eagles’ ground identity. The reasons aren’t fully clear.
It could’ve been a performance-based decision, or simply a shift in offensive philosophy. Either way, it’s a sign that change is in the air.
And it raises a big question: What’s next for Jeff Stoutland?
There’s growing speculation that he may not return in his dual role, and perhaps not at all. Even if he stays on staff, it sounds like his focus could be narrowed strictly to the offensive line, with someone else taking over run game duties. That would mark a significant change for a coach who’s been a foundational part of the Eagles' offensive success for over a decade.
It’s worth noting that Stoutland has weathered multiple coaching changes in Philly. He’s been retained through different regimes, a testament to his value and reputation across the league.
Few position coaches have earned the kind of respect he commands. But this time feels different.
ESPN’s Adam Schefter added fuel to the fire recently, hinting during a radio interview that more changes could be coming to the Eagles’ coaching staff beyond just the offensive coordinator position. That’s led to speculation that Stoutland could be considering retirement-or that the organization may be preparing to move in a new direction altogether.
Ultimately, the decision may rest with whoever the Eagles tab as their next offensive coordinator. If the new hire wants to bring in their own staff or run a different kind of scheme, it could impact Stoutland’s future.
On the other hand, his track record speaks for itself. If anyone’s earned the benefit of the doubt, it’s the man who’s molded Pro Bowlers and built trenches that have powered playoff runs.
Whether this is a reshuffling of responsibilities or the end of an era in Philadelphia, one thing is clear: Jeff Stoutland’s legacy as one of the best offensive line coaches in NFL history is already cemented. The question now is whether that legacy continues to grow in midnight green-or if it concludes after a remarkable 13-year run.