{
  "id": 18483749,
  "title": "‘Take offense’- Jason Kelce furious over claims Eagles players pushed Jeff Stoutland out",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/take-offense-jason-kelce-furious-over-claims-eagles-players-pushed",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-06T10:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/offense-jason-kelce-furious-over-103000334.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Jason Kelce vehemently denied claims that Philadelphia Eagles players desired offensive line coach Jeff Stoutland to leave the team, asserting that his departure was unrelated to player actions. Stoutland, who spent 13 years with the Eagles, played a pivotal role in shaping the team's renowned offensive line. His departure marked the end of a significant era for the franchise. However, the report alleging player discontent has not sat well with Kelce, a former player under Stoutland for 11 seasons. On the 94WIP Morning Show, Kelce expressed his displeasure regarding the suggestion that players did not fervently support keeping their coach. \"I take great offense to somebody implying players didn't fight hard for Jeff,\" Kelce stated. \"The reason for moving on from Jeff Stoutland had nothing to do with the players. Had to do with the organization wanting to go in a different direction. That's fine, but don't give me this garbage trying to shift blame on the decisions you guys wanted to make.\" The remarks came in response to a report by Bill Colarulo of 97.5 The Fanatic, which suggested Eagles players desired a new offensive line coach, a sentiment that extended beyond head coach Nick Sirianni. Kelce also criticized the use of unnamed sources, urging fans to be cautious about unattributed reports. \"It really bothers me that we're starting to talk about this season with leaks coming out in the form of unnamed sources,\" he added. \"You should take anything you hear from an unnamed source with a giant grain of salt.\" Stoutland's departure was announced in February, following 13 seasons with the Eagles. He joined the team in 2013, worked under three different head coaches, and played a crucial role in the development of players like Kelce, Lane Johnson, and Jordan Mailata. Mailata and his wife, Niki, paid tribute to Stoutland at his home following his departure. The Eagles have since appointed Chris Kuper as his replacement, with offensive coordinator Sean Mannion implementing a new approach. Kelce's message remains clear: he does not want players blamed for a decision he believes originated from the organization.",
  "summary": "Jason Kelce has strongly rejected claims that Philadelphia Eagles players wanted offensive line coach Jeff Stoutland to leave the organisation, insisting his departure had nothing to do with them. Stoutland spent 13 seasons in Philadelphia, helping develop one of the NFL’s most respected offensive lines.",
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  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}