Jason Kelce Is on Track to Become Eagles Coach in 2027

Philadelphia, PA – May 25, 2025

When Jason Kelce walked away from the game in 2024, few believed he was truly gone. Sure, the pads were off and the jersey was hung for good, but the mind, the presence, the fire — those never left the building. And now, according to multiple sources close to the organization, the Eagles are internally preparing a coaching transition plan that could see Kelce join the staff in 2026 and take over as offensive line coach by 2027.

It’s not just a sentimental reunion. Kelce was never just a player; he was a walking, screaming, trash-talking offensive coordinator in a center’s body. From pre-snap adjustments to sideline corrections, few linemen in NFL history commanded a line the way he did. “Jason wasn’t just blocking guys — he was reading defenses better than some quarterbacks,” one former Eagles assistant noted. “He already thinks like a coach. Always did.”

Since his retirement, Kelce has remained tightly embedded in the fabric of the team. He’s appeared at practices, reviewed film with staff, and was recently approved as a limited partner in the Eagles’ ownership group — a rare role for a player just one year removed from the field. While he’s turned down formal titles for now, the buzz inside NovaCare is growing. One league executive described the situation simply: “This feels like a redshirt year — then the headset comes on.”

The current Eagles offensive line is still anchored by stalwarts like Lane Johnson and blossoming talents such as Cam Jurgens, Kelce’s hand-picked successor. But behind the scenes, the franchise understands the importance of continuity — and culture. Nobody represents both quite like Kelce. His deep understanding of Jeff Stoutland’s philosophies, combined with unmatched leadership, makes him the ideal torchbearer when the time comes.

Nick Sirianni has hinted at it, too. “I wouldn’t be surprised if Jason ends up back with us in a different role,” he said during minicamp. “He’s got the respect of every guy in that locker room — and probably every coach in the league.”

If all goes to plan, 2027 will mark a new era: Jason Kelce back on the Eagles sideline — not as a legend of the past, but as a teacher of the present and architect of the future. In a league where identity often fades with retirement, Kelce’s next chapter may prove his most influential yet.