Jason Kelce Breaks Silence on Fired Super Bowl-Winning Coach

Lehigh Valley sets Veterans Day ceremonies; watch PBS' 'Salute to Service 2026' with Jason Kelce.

More than 40,000 veterans live in the Lehigh Valley today, according to the Lehigh Valley Military Affairs Council.

With Veterans Day falling in the middle of next week, local communities will honor their fallen heroes this weekend.

From Easton to Kutztown, officials, American Legion Posts, school bands and more are set to host ceremonies and concerts.

Philadelphia Eagles legend Jason Kelce hosts award-winning musician Jon Batiste and the U.S. Army Field Band in "Salute to Service 2026: A Veterans Day Celebration."

The 55-minute music-filled special celebrates heroes through songs and stories.

It airs at 6 p.m. Friday on PBS39 and the PBS App.

But Kelce has also been in the news this week for a different reason.

He broke his silence on a Super Bowl-winning coach who was fired by the New Orleans Saints.

That coach is Jeff Stoutland, the former Eagles offensive line coach who helped Philadelphia win two Super Bowls.

Stoutland and the Eagles mutually parted ways before the 2026 NFL season.

The Eagles' offense struggled throughout the 2026 season.

Head coach Nick Sirianni took away Stoutland's run-game coordinator title.

Former offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo struggled with his system.

Reports suggested there was a lot of internal friction building between Stoutland and the coaching staff.

The Eagles ultimately decided to part ways with Patullo.

But Stoutland walked out the door as well.

Earlier this week, 97.5 The Fanatic's Bill Colarulo went viral within the Eagles world.

He reported that it "wasn't only Nick Sirianni who wanted a change in the run game."

"It was also the players," Colarulo said.

That's where Kelce draws the line.

During his weekly appearance on 94WIP, Kelce called out unnamed sources in defense of Stoutland.

"I would take anything you hear from an unnamed source with a giant grain of salt, because ultimately that person isn't willing to stand behind it in front of a camera, and usually that unnamed source has some type of incentive or reason that they're putting this out to a media member, and it's usually to cover their own behind," Kelce said.

"When Jeff Stoutland left, or when Jeff Stoutland was announced he wasn't coming back, Jordan Mailata and his wife went to have dinner at his home and honor that man."

"When Lane Johnson retired, he only met with one coach."

"Met with Jeff Stoutland."

"I take great offense to somebody alluding to players not fighting really hard for Jeff, and I don't know the way the last season went because I wasn't there."

"I know it wasn't great, but that one very much upset me because the reason to move on from Jeff Stoutland had nothing to do with the players."

"Had to do with the building wanting to go in a different direction."

"That's fine, but don't give me this crap like trying to defer direction on the decisions you guys wanted to make."

"That's all I'll say."

The Eagles are a franchise with a proud history.

They won their first Super Bowl in the 2017 season, defeating the New England Patriots 41-33.

They won their second Super Bowl in the 2022 season, defeating the Kansas City Chiefs 38-35.

Stoutland was on the coaching staff for both championships.

He is widely regarded as one of the best offensive line coaches in the NFL.

Many former and current Eagles players have credited him with their development.

Kelce played his entire 13-year career under Stoutland.

He retired after the 2023 season.

He now co-hosts the "New Heights" podcast with his brother, Travis Kelce.

Jason Kelce also hosts the PBS special "Salute to Service 2026."

The special is part of a broader Veterans Day celebration across the Lehigh Valley.

In Allentown, a Veterans Day recognition ceremony will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Kasych Family Pavilion at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest.

It will feature Chris Kuhns, a veteran and director of the Pennsylvania Military Museum.

Veterans who RSVP will receive a gift.

The Allentown Band's "Americans We: Tribute to Veterans Holiday Concert" will be held at 3 p.m. Nov. 15 at Miller Symphony Hall.

In Bangor, the Slate Belt Heritage Center's Veterans Day program will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday.

It will feature veteran Perry Morris and a flag ceremony.

In Bethlehem, the Salute the Troops concert will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday at Northeast Middle School.

The Allentown Band is set to play with the Northeast Middle School Band and singers.

$10 tickets benefit the Victory House of the Lehigh Valley.

A Veterans Day panel and "Flags of Our Fathers" screening will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday at ArtsQuest's Frank Banko Alehouse Cinemas.

A Veterans Day ceremony will be held at 10 a.m. Nov. 11 outside the National Museum of Industrial History.

The Steelworkers Veterans Memorial Committee is hosting its event on the plaza.

An addition to the Steelworkers Veteran Memorial will be unveiled.

It will feature a performance by the Broughal Middle School Band and a flag signing.

In East Allen Township, the Lehigh Valley Ruck 'N Walk will be held from 8-11 a.m. Nov. 14 at West Bicentennial Park.

The 5K race is hosted by the Veterans & Military Council of the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce.

It will benefit a local nonprofit serving veterans and showcase resources.

In Easton, a Veterans Day ceremony will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Upper Hacke.

These events come as the nation prepares to honor those who have served.

Kelce's involvement in the PBS special adds a local connection to the national observance.

The special is a reminder of the role sports figures play in community service.

Kelce has been active in veterans causes since his playing days.

He has participated in multiple USO tours and visited troops overseas.

His brother Travis has also been involved in similar efforts.

The Kelce family has a strong connection to military service.

Their father, Ed Kelce, worked in the steel industry but the family has expressed support for veterans through various initiatives.

The "Salute to Service" special is part of a broader PBS tradition.

PBS has aired Veterans Day programming for decades.

The 2026 edition features Jon Batiste, a Grammy and Oscar-winning musician.

Batiste is known for his work with Stay Human and as the bandleader on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert."

The U.S. Army Field Band has been performing since 1946.

It is one of the Army's premier musical organizations.

The combination of Kelce, Batiste and the Army Field Band creates a unique tribute.

The special is designed to appeal to a broad audience.

It mixes music with personal stories from veterans.

The goal is to honor service members while entertaining viewers.

For Eagles fans, the special offers a chance to see Kelce in a different role.

He has become a media personality since retirement.

His podcast with Travis is one of the most popular in the country.

He has also appeared on various television shows and commercials.

But his defense of Stoutland shows he still has strong ties to the game.

Kelce's comments on the radio have generated significant attention.

They have also raised questions about the Eagles' internal dynamics.

The team has not commented on Kelce's remarks.

Stoutland has not publicly responded either.

The situation remains unresolved.

What is clear is that Kelce remains loyal to his former coach.

He is willing to speak out even when it means criticizing anonymous sources.

His defense of Stoutland is consistent with his reputation as a straight shooter.

During his playing career, Kelce was known for his honesty and leadership.

He was a six-time Pro Bowl selection and a Super Bowl champion.

He is considered one of the best centers in NFL history.