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Jason Kelce refutes rumor that Eagles players wanted Jeff Stoutland out of Philly

The Eagles run game and offensive line have struggled this season, and as we approach Week 9, and as Nick Sirianni begins to field questions about getting rid of legendary OL coach Jeff Stoutland, rumors about Stout’s departure sprouted up…

Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 1:19 AM
Jason Kelce refutes rumor that Eagles players wanted Jeff Stoutland out of Philly
Key Things to Know
  • Jason Kelce refuted rumors claiming Philadelphia Eagles players wanted offensive line coach Jeff Stoutland to leave.
  • Kelce stated on 94 WIP that parting with Stoutland was purely an organizational decision.
  • The former center cited ongoing support for Stoutland from players Jordan Mailata and Lane Johnson.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce strongly refuted reports claiming players wanted offensive line coach Jeff Stoutland out of Philadelphia. Speaking during a segment on 94 WIP, Kelce defended the offensive linemen and emphasized that moving on from Stoutland was strictly an organizational decision, not one requested by the players.

Kelce noted strong ongoing relationships between the offensive linemen and Stoutland, highlighting Jordan Mailata dining with the coach and Lane Johnson meeting exclusively with him upon retiring. Kelce expressed frustration with team leaks during difficult stretches, insisting leaders inside the organization should take accountability rather than deflecting blame onto the roster.

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