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Eric Bieniemy parts ways with Commanders; reunion with Chiefs a possibility?

Originally posted on Gridiron Heroics | By Jordan Sigler | Last updated Feb 6, 2024 9:23 AM ET

As of Monday afternoon, the Kansas City Chiefs are finally free to add Eric Bieniemy to their staff. There was speculation he could join the Chiefs for their playoff run following the firing of Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera at the end of the regular season.

The Washington Commanders stifled Eric Bieniemy’s job search

However, the Commanders kept Bieniemy on their staff throughout the postseason as owner Josh Harris searched for his next head coach. The move effectively cost Bieniemy opportunities to interview for another coaching job for the 2024 season.

The Commanders hired Dan Quinn last week as their head coach. They announced on Sunday evening that Kliff Kingsbury would be their offensive coordinator. The team still had Bieniemy on their staff early Monday afternoon.

Bieniemy was let go by the Commanders on Monday

According to Adam Schefter with ESPN, Quinn announced Monday afternoon that Bieniemy would not be retained for the 2024 season.

New Commanders’ HC Dan Quinn said Eric Bieniemy will not return to Washington’s staff.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) February 5, 2024

The Kansas City Chiefs are free to hire Bieniemy

Bieniemy has limited job options at this point in the postseason. However, there is good reason to believe the Chiefs would be interested in him.

Bieniemy could join the Chiefs before the Super Bowl as an offensive consultant. The Philadelphia Eagles hired Vic Fangio as a defensive consultant for their Super Bowl last season. Bieniemy could stay on with the team after Sunday.

The Chiefs offense struggled in the regular season under offensive coordinator Matt Nagy. Bieniemy could be Nagy’s replacement for the 2024 season.

This article first appeared on Gridiron Heroics and was syndicated with permission.

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