Legendary Philadelphia Eagles coach Jeff Stoutland pronounces shock exit as Jason Kelce pays emotional tribute

Jeff Stoutland, the legendary Philadelphia Eagles offensive line coach and inspiration behind the ‘tush push’, has announced he is leaving the team after 13 years.

‘Philadelphia, I’ve decided my time coaching with the Eagles has come to an end,’ Stoutland said in a post on X. ‘When I arrived here in 2013, I did not know what I was signing up for. I quickly learned what this city demands. But more importantly, what it gives back.

‘The past 13 years have been the great privilege of my coaching career. I didn’t just work here, I became one of you.

‘Stout out’.

Tributes quickly poured in for Stoutland, including from iconic Eagles center Jason Kelce, who quoted his post and said: ‘There is absolutely no one I credit more with the career I had than Jeff Stoutland. The consistent passion and his eagerness to teach pushed my teammates, me, and our room to amazing success.

Legendary Philadelphia Eagles coach Jeff Stoutland has announced he is leaving the team

Stoutland, who inspired the tush push, has spent 13 years as the Eagles’ offensive line coach

‘More importantly, we became incredibly close as people. It was more than just coaching and teaching, it was his presence and sense of urgency that was unaccepting of mediocrity and potential left behind. He will undoubtedly be missed inside the building, and everyone that played for him.

‘I am incredible grateful to have played for Stout, 1 of 1 coach and person. I love you coach.’

More to follow.