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Eric Bieniemy is back as the Kansas City Chiefs' offensive coordinator, saying time away learning from UCLA, Washington, and Chicago gave him new ideas and a broader view. He plans to help revive a lagging run game, maintain a disciplined standard of excellence, and collaborate with Andy Reid and O-line coach Andy Heck while ensuring players and coaches are coachable and focused on practical solutions.
In the Shrine Bowl, the West topped the East 21-17 as Duke edge rusher Wesley Williams showed versatile disruption suited to a 4-3 scheme, and Houston RB Dean Connors stood out with burst and contact-the-ball skills. Three UCLA players coached by Eric Bieniemy—Garrett DiGiorgio, Gary Smith III, and T.J. Harden—praised Bieniemy’s high-energy, pro-style coaching, underscoring potential Chiefs interest in these draft prospects.
The Kansas City Chiefs announce Eric Bieniemy will return as offensive coordinator for the 2026 season under Andy Reid, replacing Matt Nagy. The move sparks speculation that Tyreek Hill could be back in Kansas City as Patrick Mahomes rehabilitates from injury and the team eyes another title run.
The Kansas City Chiefs announced that Eric Bieniemy will return as offensive coordinator for the 2026 season, reuniting with head coach Andy Reid and quarterback Patrick Mahomes after Matt Nagy’s departure, as the team navigates Mahomes’ health questions and a reshaped supporting cast.
The Kansas City Chiefs announced Eric Bieniemy will return as Offensive Coordinator for the 2026 season, reuniting with KC after his 2018–2022 run that helped the team lead the NFL in points per game, total touchdowns, third-down percentage and total yards. After stops with the Commanders, UCLA and the Bears, Bieniemy now aims to resume the high-powered offense in Kansas City.
The piece highlights Eric Bieniemy’s memorable Chiefs-era quotes, including lessons on learning from mistakes, finishing plays, investing in the run game, demanding high effort, candid remarks about Patrick Mahomes, and a focus on situational football and protecting the ball, as Bieniemy returns to the Chiefs on a multi-year deal.
Eric Bieniemy is returning to the Kansas City Chiefs as offensive coordinator for the 2026 season, reuniting with Andy Reid after leading KC’s high-powered offense from 2018–2022. After stints with the Washington Commanders, UCLA, and the Chicago Bears, where he helped bolster a strong rushing attack, Bieniemy is expected to bring fresh ideas to revive the Chiefs’ offense while Reid remains the primary play-caller.
Minnesota keeps defensive coordinator Brian Flores on an extended contract amid ongoing head-coaching rumors, including interviews with the Steelers and Ravens, while Chicago loses Eric Bieniemy to the Kansas City Chiefs as offensive coordinator; Detroit’s coaching move is quiet with Drew Petzing named OC, leaving the NFC North in a quiet but active coaching carousel as Flores’ long-term status remains up in the air due to potential openings and his NFL lawsuit.
NFL insider Tom Pelissero reports that the Kansas City Chiefs have rehired Eric Bieniemy as offensive coordinator for the 2026 season, returning him to the role he previously held with the team from 2018 to 2022, as part of The Insiders coverage on NFL.com.
Kansas City rehired Eric Bieniemy as offensive coordinator, effectively ending Mike Kafka’s strongest path to the Giants’ OC job; Kafka has interviewed for OC openings with several teams, while Giants likely pivot to other candidates if Kafka isn’t retained.
The Kansas City Chiefs finalized terms to bring back Eric Bieniemy as offensive coordinator, with head coach Andy Reid remaining the primary play caller. Bieniemy previously led KC’s offense from 2018-22 and returns after stints at UCLA (2024) and with the Bears (2025).
Eric Bieniemy is set to return as Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator for 2026, bringing a blend of his previous KC success (2018–2022) with fresh experiences from the Bears, Commanders, and UCLA. The piece highlights three aims: 1) reintroducing a more under-center, play-action approach to complement Patrick Mahomes and modernize the offense; 2) developing the Chiefs’ running backs and guiding potential acquisitions in free agency or the draft; and 3) restoring accountability and a fundamentals-first mindset to drive the offense back toward championship level. The article notes KC’s struggles with under-center plays in 2025 and suggests Bieniemy’s discipline and scheme crossover could bridge the gap between past triumphs and future innovation.
Travis Kelce expressed excitement about Eric Bieniemy potentially returning as Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator, calling him a favorite coach and person and suggesting the reunion will pick up where it left off.
Bieniemy’s 2025 work coaching Chicago Bears running backs helped seventh-round rookie Kyle Monangai pile up 783 rushing yards and post breakout performances (176 yards vs Cincinnati, 130 vs Philadelphia). His tough, four-and-a-half yards per carry coaching style drew praise and a Kareem Hunt comparison, underscoring why KC is reuniting him as offensive coordinator.
The Kansas City Chiefs have requested an interview with Eric Bieniemy for their offensive coordinator opening, signaling a possible reunion for the former KC OC who most recently coached Bears running backs in 2025 after stints with the Commanders and UCLA. If hired, it would be Bieniemy’s second KC tenure under Andy Reid. Patrick Mahomes said the next coordinator should love football, demand accountability, and bring fresh ideas to continuously evolve. The Bears’ rushing attack under Bieniemy averaged 126.5 yards per game in 2025, while Chiefs OC Matt Nagy is also interviewing for the Titans’ head coach job.