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Andy Reid Announces His Decision On The 2025 NFL Season

Originally posted on The Spun | By Matt Hladik | Last updated Feb 4, 2025 2:17 PM ET

Every year, Andy Reid has the Kansas City Chiefs in the Super Bowl, and every year, there's speculation about him potentially retiring.

Much like his team isn't giving any indication it will fall from its perch atop the NFL, Reid, 66, has shown no signs of slowing down as a head coach. Super Bowl 59 on Sunday will be the final game of Reid's 26th season as an NFL head coach and his 12th year in charge of the Chiefs, but it apparently will not be the last game of his career.

Reid told reporters in New Orleans Tuesday that he will be back on the sideline for Kansas City in 2025.

"I just enjoy teaching. I don't get caught up much in the stats or the records. I enjoy being around the guys. I enjoy football, the game. You can't put in the hours we do and not enjoy it. I love the game," Reid said.

This is straight from the horse's mouth, but Chiefs owner Clark Hunt had previously indicated Reid would be returning when he spoke with the media at Super Bowl Opening Night on Monday.

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - JANUARY 28: Head coach Andy Reid of the Kansas City Chiefs celebrates with Chris Jones #95 after a 17-10 victory against the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC Championship Game at M&T Bank Stadium on January 28, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)Rob Carr/Getty Images

“I was always surprised when I heard those rumors (of Reid’s retirement) because I know how much fun Andy’s having,” Hunt said. “He, in a lot of ways, is rejuvenated by the success the team’s had. Certainly, he’s matched with the quarterback that’s the perfect complement for him in Patrick. I know he loves what he’s doing.

“I know for a fact he’s going to be back next year.”

Reid currently has 273 regular season victories, fourth-most all-time among NFL head coaches. He needs 56 more victories to surpass Don Shula's record of 328, a feat that is doable if Reid intends on coaching five more years.

With a win in Super Bowl 59 on Sunday, Reid would tie Pittsburgh's Chuck Noll for the second-most Super Bowl wins as a head coach with four. Bill Belichick owns the record with six.

This article first appeared on The Spun and was syndicated with permission.

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