Jeff Stoutland will be missed.
Philadelphia Eagles OL coach Jeff Stoutland is retiring from the NFL.
Stoutland coached the Eagles for 13 years.
"The Philadelphia Eagles thank Jeff Stoutland for his legendary contributions to the game of football at the college and professional levels. Stout's influence throughout football is immense, having helped countless players reach their true potential, including many who went on to earn All-Pro honors and some who developed into future Hall of Fame talents. His passion for the development of young players set the bar not only for our organization but for the entire National Football League. It is hard to fathom another coach investing more personally and professionally in their players than Jeff Stoutland," the Eagles said in a statement.
"Our organization is deeply grateful for Stout's contributions to our team over the last 13 seasons. In addition to helping to deliver three Super Bowl trips and two World 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 philanthropic initiatives. Although he will not be competing with us on gameday, he will always be a beloved member of the Eagles family. His impact on this franchise and our community is immeasurable, and it's safe to say he will always be welcome in the City of Brotherly Love."
Stoutland joined the Eagles in 2013. He won two championships with Philadelphia.
Eagles legend Jason Kelce took to social media to react to the Stoutland news, saying, "No one has been more influential or meaningful to my success on the field in my career than Stout. I think one of the greatest things a human being can give another is belief. This world, life, it can be hard. It can challenge yourself to points of self doubt and that is a dangerous place to be. Well, I am lucky my whole life I have been surrounded by people that have believed in me – my father, my mother, my brother, Paul Longo, Howard Mudd. And in my darkest hours a Philadelphian, Stout was the one who believed in me."
Seven offensive linemen earned 27 Pro Bowl nods under Stoutland's stewardship, five players earned All-Pro honors 15 times and two RBs led the league in rushing.
It will be tough for the Eagles to replace Stoutland. Let's see who they hire.
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