Beloved Eagles Coach Finally Breaks Silence After Abrupt Exit From Team
Former Philadelphia Eagles offensive line coach Jeff Stoutland, who left the team abruptly after the 2024 season, recently spoke about his departure for the first time on the 'New Heights' podcast. He attributed the team's offensive struggles to poor play execution and questionable play-calling decisions. Stoutland indicated he felt sidelined when changes were made to the run game without his input, leading to his decision to step away from the role.
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By Michael GallagherSports Content CoordinatorShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.Former Philadelphia Eagles offensive line coach Jeff Stoutland was one of the most beloved members of the organization.He’d been with the team since 2013, and he developed a reputation as one of the best at his position.But Stoutland abruptly left the organization earlier this offseason after a reported rift with head coach Nick Sirianni.“With the offense stagnant, head coach Nick Sirianni took on a more active role over the latter part of the season,” ESPN’s Tim McManus said back in February.
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