Zach Berman
@zberm.bsky.social
Senior Writer at The Athletic
Covers the Eagles and the NFL
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zberman@theathletic.com
Covers the Eagles and the NFL
Prev.: PHLY, Inquirer, Star-Ledger, Wash. Post
Author: UNDERDOGS, The Franchise, Leap Year
Adjunct: Colo. State.
zberman@theathletic.com
- Kadyn Proctor as Lane Johnson’s eventual replacement?
- The Eagles invested a 1st/2nd-rd pick on a pass catcher every draft from 2018-2022. Will they get back in that cycle?
- Is a QB possible?
@TheAthletic's first 7-round Eagles mock draft: www.nytimes.com/athletic/703...
- The Eagles invested a 1st/2nd-rd pick on a pass catcher every draft from 2018-2022. Will they get back in that cycle?
- Is a QB possible?
@TheAthletic's first 7-round Eagles mock draft: www.nytimes.com/athletic/703...
February 10, 2026 at 1:31 PM
- Kadyn Proctor as Lane Johnson’s eventual replacement?
- The Eagles invested a 1st/2nd-rd pick on a pass catcher every draft from 2018-2022. Will they get back in that cycle?
- Is a QB possible?
@TheAthletic's first 7-round Eagles mock draft: www.nytimes.com/athletic/703...
- The Eagles invested a 1st/2nd-rd pick on a pass catcher every draft from 2018-2022. Will they get back in that cycle?
- Is a QB possible?
@TheAthletic's first 7-round Eagles mock draft: www.nytimes.com/athletic/703...
More on the Eagles' decision to hire Chris Kuper to replace Jeff Stoutland as offensive line coach: www.nytimes.com/athletic/703...
Eagles hire Chris Kuper as offensive line coach to replace Jeff Stoutland
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February 9, 2026 at 5:45 PM
More on the Eagles' decision to hire Chris Kuper to replace Jeff Stoutland as offensive line coach: www.nytimes.com/athletic/703...
Kuper was on Vic Fangio's staff in Denver as the asst. O-line coach from 2019-2021. He then went to Minnesota to run the unit. He overlapped with Sean Mannion in 2023.
Kuper replaces Jeff Stoutland, who was the O-line coach for 13 seasons.
Kuper was the Vikings' O-line coach for the past 4 seasons. He played 8 seasons in the NFL with the Broncos.
Kuper was the Vikings' O-line coach for the past 4 seasons. He played 8 seasons in the NFL with the Broncos.
The Eagles are hiring former Minnesota Vikings OL coach Chris Kuper as their next offensive line coach, per league source. (
@tompelissero.bsky.social reported it first.)
@tompelissero.bsky.social reported it first.)
February 9, 2026 at 4:24 PM
Kuper was on Vic Fangio's staff in Denver as the asst. O-line coach from 2019-2021. He then went to Minnesota to run the unit. He overlapped with Sean Mannion in 2023.
Kuper replaces Jeff Stoutland, who was the O-line coach for 13 seasons.
Kuper was the Vikings' O-line coach for the past 4 seasons. He played 8 seasons in the NFL with the Broncos.
Kuper was the Vikings' O-line coach for the past 4 seasons. He played 8 seasons in the NFL with the Broncos.
The Eagles are hiring former Minnesota Vikings OL coach Chris Kuper as their next offensive line coach, per league source. (
@tompelissero.bsky.social reported it first.)
@tompelissero.bsky.social reported it first.)
February 9, 2026 at 4:24 PM
Kuper replaces Jeff Stoutland, who was the O-line coach for 13 seasons.
Kuper was the Vikings' O-line coach for the past 4 seasons. He played 8 seasons in the NFL with the Broncos.
Kuper was the Vikings' O-line coach for the past 4 seasons. He played 8 seasons in the NFL with the Broncos.
The Eagles are hiring former Minnesota Vikings OL coach Chris Kuper as their next offensive line coach, per league source. (
@tompelissero.bsky.social reported it first.)
@tompelissero.bsky.social reported it first.)
February 9, 2026 at 4:23 PM
The Eagles are hiring former Minnesota Vikings OL coach Chris Kuper as their next offensive line coach, per league source. (
@tompelissero.bsky.social reported it first.)
@tompelissero.bsky.social reported it first.)
The Eagles are tied for the 5th-best odds to win the Super Bowl next season at +1400, per BetMGM.
The top 10:
Seahawks +800
Rams +900
Ravens +1200
Bills +1200
Packers +1400
Eagles +1400
Lions +1500
Chiefs +1500
Chargers +1500
Patriots +1500
The top 10:
Seahawks +800
Rams +900
Ravens +1200
Bills +1200
Packers +1400
Eagles +1400
Lions +1500
Chiefs +1500
Chargers +1500
Patriots +1500
February 9, 2026 at 12:12 PM
The Eagles are tied for the 5th-best odds to win the Super Bowl next season at +1400, per BetMGM.
The top 10:
Seahawks +800
Rams +900
Ravens +1200
Bills +1200
Packers +1400
Eagles +1400
Lions +1500
Chiefs +1500
Chargers +1500
Patriots +1500
The top 10:
Seahawks +800
Rams +900
Ravens +1200
Bills +1200
Packers +1400
Eagles +1400
Lions +1500
Chiefs +1500
Chargers +1500
Patriots +1500
- Jeff Stoutland's exit
- Run game coordinator/O-line coach distinction
- Developing players
- Caring for players
- More staff changes
- No lamenting Milton Williams
- ...But maybe Christian Elliss
- Preview of Eagles' offense?
Read 8 Eagles Thoughts: www.nytimes.com/athletic/702...
- Run game coordinator/O-line coach distinction
- Developing players
- Caring for players
- More staff changes
- No lamenting Milton Williams
- ...But maybe Christian Elliss
- Preview of Eagles' offense?
Read 8 Eagles Thoughts: www.nytimes.com/athletic/702...
February 6, 2026 at 4:35 PM
- Jeff Stoutland's exit
- Run game coordinator/O-line coach distinction
- Developing players
- Caring for players
- More staff changes
- No lamenting Milton Williams
- ...But maybe Christian Elliss
- Preview of Eagles' offense?
Read 8 Eagles Thoughts: www.nytimes.com/athletic/702...
- Run game coordinator/O-line coach distinction
- Developing players
- Caring for players
- More staff changes
- No lamenting Milton Williams
- ...But maybe Christian Elliss
- Preview of Eagles' offense?
Read 8 Eagles Thoughts: www.nytimes.com/athletic/702...
The Eagles are hiring Ryan Mahaffey as run game coordinator/TE coach, per league source. (@RapSheet reported it first.)
Mahaffery follows Sean Mannion from Green Bay, where he was most recently WRs coach.
Mahaffery follows Sean Mannion from Green Bay, where he was most recently WRs coach.
February 5, 2026 at 3:47 PM
The Eagles are hiring Ryan Mahaffey as run game coordinator/TE coach, per league source. (@RapSheet reported it first.)
Mahaffery follows Sean Mannion from Green Bay, where he was most recently WRs coach.
Mahaffery follows Sean Mannion from Green Bay, where he was most recently WRs coach.
On a personal level: I've seen Stoutland's effect on the careers and the lives of so many men who've come through that locker room. He cared for Brandon Brooks and Lane Johnson when they needed him most — well beyond the field.
As someone who loves football, I'll miss watching him coach at practice
As someone who loves football, I'll miss watching him coach at practice
February 5, 2026 at 2:12 AM
On a personal level: I've seen Stoutland's effect on the careers and the lives of so many men who've come through that locker room. He cared for Brandon Brooks and Lane Johnson when they needed him most — well beyond the field.
As someone who loves football, I'll miss watching him coach at practice
As someone who loves football, I'll miss watching him coach at practice
It's hard to view this as anything other than a major loss for the Eagles. Stoutland is one of the best coaches in his organization's history. He's lasted through 3 coaches and multiple schemes.
February 5, 2026 at 2:11 AM
It's hard to view this as anything other than a major loss for the Eagles. Stoutland is one of the best coaches in his organization's history. He's lasted through 3 coaches and multiple schemes.
My understanding is Stoutland’s role was going to be adjusted this season.
As @jeff-mclane.bsky.social reported last week, the run game coordinator responsibilities shifted last season.
As @jeff-mclane.bsky.social reported last week, the run game coordinator responsibilities shifted last season.
The Eagles wanted Stoutland back, according to a league source. It sounds like this was Stoutland’s decision to step away.
From my understanding, he’ll still be welcome around the team in an unofficial capacity.
From my understanding, he’ll still be welcome around the team in an unofficial capacity.
February 5, 2026 at 2:10 AM
My understanding is Stoutland’s role was going to be adjusted this season.
As @jeff-mclane.bsky.social reported last week, the run game coordinator responsibilities shifted last season.
As @jeff-mclane.bsky.social reported last week, the run game coordinator responsibilities shifted last season.
Jeff Stoutland had a Pro Bowler in all 13 seasons with the Eagles. That’s the longest streak for any team since the merger in 1970.
He’s had 5 players earn All-Pro honors: Lane Johnson (2017, '21-24), Jason Kelce (2017-19, '21-23), Jordan Mailata (2024), Evan Mathis (2013), Jason Peters (2013-14).
He’s had 5 players earn All-Pro honors: Lane Johnson (2017, '21-24), Jason Kelce (2017-19, '21-23), Jordan Mailata (2024), Evan Mathis (2013), Jason Peters (2013-14).
February 5, 2026 at 2:09 AM
Jeff Stoutland had a Pro Bowler in all 13 seasons with the Eagles. That’s the longest streak for any team since the merger in 1970.
He’s had 5 players earn All-Pro honors: Lane Johnson (2017, '21-24), Jason Kelce (2017-19, '21-23), Jordan Mailata (2024), Evan Mathis (2013), Jason Peters (2013-14).
He’s had 5 players earn All-Pro honors: Lane Johnson (2017, '21-24), Jason Kelce (2017-19, '21-23), Jordan Mailata (2024), Evan Mathis (2013), Jason Peters (2013-14).
The Eagles wanted Stoutland back, according to a league source. It sounds like this was Stoutland’s decision to step away.
From my understanding, he’ll still be welcome around the team in an unofficial capacity.
From my understanding, he’ll still be welcome around the team in an unofficial capacity.
February 5, 2026 at 2:09 AM
The Eagles wanted Stoutland back, according to a league source. It sounds like this was Stoutland’s decision to step away.
From my understanding, he’ll still be welcome around the team in an unofficial capacity.
From my understanding, he’ll still be welcome around the team in an unofficial capacity.
Jeff Stoutland is leaving the Eagles.
Stoutland made the announcement on his social media accounts.
Much more to come.
Stoutland made the announcement on his social media accounts.
Much more to come.
February 5, 2026 at 12:14 AM
Jeff Stoutland is leaving the Eagles.
Stoutland made the announcement on his social media accounts.
Much more to come.
Stoutland made the announcement on his social media accounts.
Much more to come.
Part II of the Eagles' Mailbag includes:
- Biggest offseason story
- What happens with A.J. Brown?
- What happens at TE?
- Building along the lines
- Draft plans
- Super Bowl window
Read @theathletic.com:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/701...
- Biggest offseason story
- What happens with A.J. Brown?
- What happens at TE?
- Building along the lines
- Draft plans
- Super Bowl window
Read @theathletic.com:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/701...
Eagles mailbag, Part II: A.J. Brown's future, decisions at TE, Super Bowl window
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February 4, 2026 at 12:17 PM
Part II of the Eagles' Mailbag includes:
- Biggest offseason story
- What happens with A.J. Brown?
- What happens at TE?
- Building along the lines
- Draft plans
- Super Bowl window
Read @theathletic.com:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/701...
- Biggest offseason story
- What happens with A.J. Brown?
- What happens at TE?
- Building along the lines
- Draft plans
- Super Bowl window
Read @theathletic.com:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/701...
Reposted by Zach Berman
Another Philly Special with @zberm.bsky.social! Our 500th episode!
Who is Sean Mannion? Good process? Big concerns? Who made the hire?
And then a heated debate over the idea of trading VJ in a Giannis trade. @daboulcliff.bsky.social
open.spotify.com/episode/2HTW...
Who is Sean Mannion? Good process? Big concerns? Who made the hire?
And then a heated debate over the idea of trading VJ in a Giannis trade. @daboulcliff.bsky.social
open.spotify.com/episode/2HTW...
Sean Mannion Is the New Eagles OC! What Do We Think? Celebrating 500 Episodes of Philly Special!
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January 30, 2026 at 3:35 PM
Another Philly Special with @zberm.bsky.social! Our 500th episode!
Who is Sean Mannion? Good process? Big concerns? Who made the hire?
And then a heated debate over the idea of trading VJ in a Giannis trade. @daboulcliff.bsky.social
open.spotify.com/episode/2HTW...
Who is Sean Mannion? Good process? Big concerns? Who made the hire?
And then a heated debate over the idea of trading VJ in a Giannis trade. @daboulcliff.bsky.social
open.spotify.com/episode/2HTW...
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If that's something you might be interested in, drop your email here 👇
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- Why Sean Mannion
- The references on the resume mattered more than the stops
- Value of playing experience
- Play-calling question
- The alternatives
- The staff
- The process
- The future
Read 8 Eagles Thoughts on @theathletic.com: www.nytimes.com/athletic/701...
- The references on the resume mattered more than the stops
- Value of playing experience
- Play-calling question
- The alternatives
- The staff
- The process
- The future
Read 8 Eagles Thoughts on @theathletic.com: www.nytimes.com/athletic/701...
Eight Eagles Thoughts: Why Sean Mannion, play-calling question, more staff changes
www.nytimes.com
January 30, 2026 at 8:01 PM
- Why Sean Mannion
- The references on the resume mattered more than the stops
- Value of playing experience
- Play-calling question
- The alternatives
- The staff
- The process
- The future
Read 8 Eagles Thoughts on @theathletic.com: www.nytimes.com/athletic/701...
- The references on the resume mattered more than the stops
- Value of playing experience
- Play-calling question
- The alternatives
- The staff
- The process
- The future
Read 8 Eagles Thoughts on @theathletic.com: www.nytimes.com/athletic/701...
Opened up the mailbag on @theathletic.com to loads of questions about the OC search.
A number of them were focused on Nick Sirianni and his role in the offense.
Answered those questions here, with Part 2 on the offseason coming soon: www.nytimes.com/athletic/700...
A number of them were focused on Nick Sirianni and his role in the offense.
Answered those questions here, with Part 2 on the offseason coming soon: www.nytimes.com/athletic/700...
January 29, 2026 at 7:45 PM
Opened up the mailbag on @theathletic.com to loads of questions about the OC search.
A number of them were focused on Nick Sirianni and his role in the offense.
Answered those questions here, with Part 2 on the offseason coming soon: www.nytimes.com/athletic/700...
A number of them were focused on Nick Sirianni and his role in the offense.
Answered those questions here, with Part 2 on the offseason coming soon: www.nytimes.com/athletic/700...
Do you have a mailbag question?
Submit here for a mailbag on @theathletic.com this week: www.nytimes.com/athletic/700...
Submit here for a mailbag on @theathletic.com this week: www.nytimes.com/athletic/700...
Eagles mailbag: Submit your questions to Zach Berman
Eagles mailbag: Submit your questions to Zach Berman
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January 27, 2026 at 11:48 PM
Do you have a mailbag question?
Submit here for a mailbag on @theathletic.com this week: www.nytimes.com/athletic/700...
Submit here for a mailbag on @theathletic.com this week: www.nytimes.com/athletic/700...
Thinking of everyone at The Washington Post — and the readers of what's long been the best sports section in the country. It's devastating to see what could happen.
January 27, 2026 at 9:14 PM
Thinking of everyone at The Washington Post — and the readers of what's long been the best sports section in the country. It's devastating to see what could happen.
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New Philly Special! Eagles and mailbag with @zberm.bsky.social and @daboulcliff.bsky.social:
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Eagles OC Update and Mailbag With Zach Berman!
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January 22, 2026 at 10:37 PM
New Philly Special! Eagles and mailbag with @zberm.bsky.social and @daboulcliff.bsky.social:
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The latest Eight Eagles Thoughts examines the OC search:
- Latest update
- Who's left?
- The big swing still out there
- Desirability of job
- Ambiguity of roster
- Is experience necessary?
- Forget staying power
- Why 1 OC could mean Super Bowl...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/699...
- Latest update
- Who's left?
- The big swing still out there
- Desirability of job
- Ambiguity of roster
- Is experience necessary?
- Forget staying power
- Why 1 OC could mean Super Bowl...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/699...
January 22, 2026 at 1:33 PM
The latest Eight Eagles Thoughts examines the OC search:
- Latest update
- Who's left?
- The big swing still out there
- Desirability of job
- Ambiguity of roster
- Is experience necessary?
- Forget staying power
- Why 1 OC could mean Super Bowl...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/699...
- Latest update
- Who's left?
- The big swing still out there
- Desirability of job
- Ambiguity of roster
- Is experience necessary?
- Forget staying power
- Why 1 OC could mean Super Bowl...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/699...
“We’re disappointed that we’re having this press conference here, that we’re not playing this weekend..."
After confetti-less season, it’s Howie Roseman time in Philadelphia — from A.J. Brown decision to 6 starters hitting market.
More on @theathletic.com: www.nytimes.com/athletic/697...
After confetti-less season, it’s Howie Roseman time in Philadelphia — from A.J. Brown decision to 6 starters hitting market.
More on @theathletic.com: www.nytimes.com/athletic/697...
After early Eagles exit and confetti-less season, it's Howie Roseman time in Philadelphia
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January 16, 2026 at 12:18 PM
“We’re disappointed that we’re having this press conference here, that we’re not playing this weekend..."
After confetti-less season, it’s Howie Roseman time in Philadelphia — from A.J. Brown decision to 6 starters hitting market.
More on @theathletic.com: www.nytimes.com/athletic/697...
After confetti-less season, it’s Howie Roseman time in Philadelphia — from A.J. Brown decision to 6 starters hitting market.
More on @theathletic.com: www.nytimes.com/athletic/697...