After 13 years with the team, the Philadelphia Eagles’ offensive line coach and run game coordinator, Jeff Stoutland, decided to step down from his role. As it turns out, the loss might not be the only one for head coach Nick Sirianni’s O-line, as guard Landon Dickerson’s future is also up in the air.

“An offseason of significant change for the Eagles could include G Landon Dickerson’s uncertain future,” reporter Mike Garafolo wrote on X. “[Jeff McLane] mentions here Dickerson’s no certainty to return. I’ve heard some of the same. Only 27 and five years into his career, but his body has been through a lot. TBD.”

Landon Dickerson’s short-term future has been a matter of concern ever since the season ended for the Eagles after a frustrating loss to the 49ers. However, Garafolo and McLane claim that his long-term future in the NFL might also be in danger. It’s pretty rare to hear that talk about a 27-year-old, but it makes sense.

This past season was a grind for Dickerson, both personally and for the offensive line as a whole. He had knee surgery during training camp and pushed himself to be ready for Week 1. Not long after, he suffered a back injury against the Cowboys. When he returned, he was then ruled out of the Eagles’ Week 5 game with an ankle injury.

That wasn’t the end of his troubles, as another ankle issue cropped up in Week 14 and forced him out for part of the game. Although he managed to return for the Eagles’ final drive of the third quarter, it was clear he wasn’t comfortable on the field. And those were just the injuries that showed up on the report, but the reality was a little more concerning.

Dickerson was dealing with pain almost every single week, but kept suiting up anyway. The injuries weren’t limited to him, and he wanted to do whatever he could to stay out there. That team-first mentality is what separates him, but it also might end up being the reason he undergoes surgery.

“Landon Dickerson didn’t get into all the injuries he dealt with this year, other than to say ‘a lot,'” reporter Dave Zangaro said. “He said he kept playing through them because he didn’t want to let the team down. Doesn’t know if he’ll need offseason surgery.”

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If surgery becomes necessary, it complicates things for the Eagles’ front office. How will Nick Sirianni approach this?

What will Nick Sirianni do about Landon Dickerson?

If Landon Dickerson doesn’t choose retirement despite everything his body has been through, surgery will become a likely option during the offseason, which would put at least part of his 2026 season in doubt. The depth of the Eagles’ OL was exposed this season, so that’s far from ideal for the head coach.

From a roster standpoint, moving on from Dickerson might not be the viable solution. Dickerson signed a four-year, $84 million extension in 2024, a deal that made him the highest-paid guard in NFL history at the time, out of which $50 million is guaranteed, including a $20 million signing bonus.

The only scenario that offers any flexibility would be a trade, which also won’t do the Eagles much good. A deal would free up about $4 million in cap space while leaving roughly $5 million in dead money behind. Financially, it still makes more sense to keep him than to move him, even with the injury concerns.

And when he’s on the field, Dickerson still plays at a high level. Despite lining up week after week while hurt, he allowed just five sacks and seven quarterback hits, logging 835 snaps over the course of the season. He has proved that he can still anchor the interior when his body cooperates.

He is still one of the best linemen for Nick Sirianni’s team, but his reliability would always overshadow his ability. Nick Sirianni knows there needs to be more depth in the OL, and they cannot afford Dickerson missing more time. Clarity is expected when a decision is made regarding the surgery.