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Eric Bieniemy lands a new offensive coordinator job

Eric Bieniemy is coming back to his most high-profile role. Bieniemy is joining the Kansas City Chiefs as their new offensive coordinator, according to Dianna Russini of The Athletic.

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Andy Reid, Chiefs Hire New Coach After Missing NFL Playoffs

Andy Reid and the Kansas City Chiefs have already made a number of significant coaching moves amid the NFL offseason. The Chiefs finished the season with a 6-11 record and missed the playoffs for the first time in the Patrick Mahomes era.

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Chiefs To Bring Back Eric Bieniemy As OC

Earlier today, Eric Bieniemy received an interview request from the Chiefs for their offensive coordinator position. A reunion is indeed set to take place.

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Kansas City Chiefs Eyeing Reunion With Top Andy Reid Assistant

A lot of change is expected in Kansas City next season but the Chiefs might be bringing back a very familiar face in 2026. As Travis Kelce ponders his

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Patrick Mahomes Used One Word to Describe Caleb Williams’ Epic Touchdown in NFL Playoffs

Kansas City Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes summed up Caleb Williams’ desperation touchdown against the Los Angeles Rams with a single, emphatic reaction that matched the tone of the NFL world.

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Who had the most sacks in a season during the NFL's pre-modern era?

Thanks to pro-football-reference.com's addition of unofficial sack totals to players' resumes, more clarity has emerged about the best pass-rushing years from previous eras.

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Why Chiefs Are Suddenly Looking at Brutal 2026 Schedule

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – So much for easy schedules. After their first losing campaign in 13 seasons under Andy Reid, the Chiefs awoke Monday to learn that their 2026 third-place schedule will include five total games against the league’s final four teams.

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What McDermott’s Termination Means for Chiefs, Reid

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Andy Reid has 307 wins, fourth-most in NFL history behind Don Shula, Bill Belichick and George Halas. He’s won three Super Bowls, more than any active NFL head coach.

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How Monday’s Title Game Could Preview Future Chiefs Showdowns

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Here’s how to impress your friends. Name the only AFC West rookie quarterback to beat Patrick Mahomes. Stumped? The Raiders’ Aidan O’Connell, on Christmas Day 2023, led Las Vegas to a 20-14 win at Arrowhead Stadium.

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Reports: Chiefs request OC interview with ex-OC Eric Bieniemy

The Kansas City Chiefs may be getting the band back together. With offensive coordinator Matt Nagy on an expiring contract and reportedly a finalist to be the Tennessee Titans' next head coach, Kansas City has reportedly requested an interview with its former OC Eric Bieniemy, now the Chicago Bears' running backs coach.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

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Chiefs Make First Move Toward Hiring New Offensive Coordinator

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Andy Reid isn’t in the playoffs for the first time since 2014, but he’s still calling plays. The venerable Chiefs head coach has officially launched his search for a new offensive coordinator – thanks to Caleb Williams’ overtime interception and a 42-yard Harrison Mevis field goal on Sunday night.

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Why the Chiefs' AFC West Return Just Got Tougher

The 2025 NFL season was flipped on its head, specifically when it pertained to the Kansas City Chiefs, who failed to reach the playoffs for the first time since 2014.

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Chiefs Make Coaching Move After Missing NFL Playoffs

The Kansas City Chiefs are already deep into offseason evaluations following a disappointing 6–11 finish in 2025, the franchise’s worst record in over a decade and its first absence from the playoffs since 2014.

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Chiefs Requesting To Interview Eric Bieniemy For OC

Ian Rapoport reports that the Chiefs are requesting to interview Bears RB coach Eric Bieniemy for their offensive coordinator job. Kansas City expects current OC Matt Nagy to get a head coaching job and is hoping to bring the familiar Bieniemy in for an interview.

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Why the Patrick Mahomes Influence in Playoffs Is Clear

On Saturday night, the San Francisco 49ers went up against a familiar opponent in the Seattle Seahawks in the NFC Divisional Round, hoping to pull off an upset win with a decimated the lineup.

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Is the Wedding Off? Inside Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s Delayed Plans and Retirement Fears

If you’ve been glued to your phone waiting for the official “I do” announcement from the world’s favorite power couple, you might need to get comfortable.

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Chiefs Leaning Interesting Direction in Latest Mock Draft

The Kansas City Chiefs have some holes to fill this offseason. One major thing they are going to use to get better is the 2026 NFL Draft. The Chiefs are going to have a higher pick than usual in most rounds in this draft, and they have to look to take full advantage of that.

Kansas City Chiefs News / A to Z Sports / January 19

Kansas City Chiefs 3-round 2026 NFL Mock Draft: Rashee Rice's situation gives Brett Veach an unfortunate case of Déjà vu

The Kansas City Chiefs have three selections in the top-75 for the second consecutive season, with last year landing them LT Josh Simmons (32), DT Omarr Norman-Lott (63), and DE Ashton Gillotte (66).

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Divisional Playoffs Had 6 Degrees of Chiefs Separation

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs weren’t involved in the NFL’s divisional playoffs for the first time since 2017, Patrick Mahomes’ rookie season. But the Chiefs were still there, like second-degree connections on LinkedIn.

Kansas City Chiefs News / A to Z Sports / January 19

Chiefs HC Andy Reid and QB Patrick Mahomes pulled out all the stops to get a potential Hall of Famer who helped them win a Super Bowl

The Kansas City Chiefs began their current dynasty with their 2018 AFC Championship Game victory. This was an epic contest that, had Dee Ford not been offside and the phantom roughing the passer call not been made, likely would have sent them to the Super Bowl—and possibly meant four rings for Patrick Mahomes by now.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Gridiron Heroics / January 17

NFL Expert Highlights Chiefs’ Top Offseason Priority After Heartbreaking Season

The Kansas City Chiefs face a defining offseason after a rare 6-11 finish that ended their playoff streak and exposed defensive shortcomings. NFL evaluators and team strategists agree on a single, urgent priority: upgrade the pass rush.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Yardbarker / January 16

What Mahomes would want in new offensive coordinator amid Nagy rumors

What Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes would want in new offensive coordinator amid Matt Nagy rumors

While speaking with reporters on Thursday, Mahomes shared that he hopes Nagy gets a second opportunity to serve as a head coach at the highest level. Mahomes also touched upon what traits he'd like a new offensive coordinator to possess in the event that the Chiefs have to make such a hire.

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