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Eagles Hire Chris Kuper as New Offensive Line Coach

2/10/2026

Summary

Story summary

The Philadelphia Eagles hired Chris Kuper as offensive line coach, replacing Jeff Stoutland after 13 seasons, signaling a west-coast system.
Kuper, 43, coached the Minnesota Vikings' offensive line for four years, amid underperformance and the second-most sacks in 2025.
He has a history with Sean Mannion, the Eagles' new offensive coordinator, from their Minnesota days.
Kuper's coaching career began in 2016 after an eight-year playing career with the Denver Broncos.

History

Historical Context

The NFL's West Coast offense, introduced in 1976, transformed football strategy by prioritizing short, quick passes. The Philadelphia Eagles, now implementing this system, hired Chris Kuper, who previously coached the Minnesota Vikings, where he faced a high sack rate of 41 in 2025. Kuper's collaboration with Eagles' offensive coordinator Sean Mannion underscores the significance of coaching relationships in enhancing team performance.

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Story summary

The Philadelphia Eagles hired Chris Kuper as offensive line coach, replacing Jeff Stoutland after 13 seasons, signaling a west-coast system.
Kuper, 43, coached the Minnesota Vikings' offensive line for four years, amid underperformance and the second-most sacks in 2025.
He has a history with Sean Mannion, the Eagles' new offensive coordinator, from their Minnesota days.
Kuper's coaching career began in 2016 after an eight-year playing career with the Denver Broncos.

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