Andy Reid and the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kansas-city-chiefs">Kansas City Chiefs</a> have officially announced Eric Bieniemy as their new offensive coordinator. The decision was inevitable, as Matt Nagy’s contract had expired and he will not continue with the team.



During the 2025 season, Bieniemy excelled as running backs coach with the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/chicago-bears">Chicago Bears</a> as part of an impressive staff led by Ben Johnson. Because of that, the assistant acknowledged that it was a very difficult decision to accept the offer to reunite with Patrick Mahomes and possibly Travis Kelce. The key factor was Reid.



“It was real, real tough making this decision, but, it was an opportunity to come home. Andy Reid picks up the phone and that’s the only person that you’ll say: ‘Hey, you know what? It might be time to return home because he’s giving me this opportunity.’ More than anything, it was very tough. I’m fired up about this opportunity. I’m looking forward to it and it’s time to get back in the saddle.”



<h2>New coach for Chiefs in 2026</h2>



Eric Bieniemy returns to the Chiefs for a second stint with the team. He previously had great success as running backs coach from 2013 to 2017, before taking a major leap in his career as offensive coordinator, helping <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/patrick-mahomes">Patrick Mahomes</a> from 2018 to 2022. They won the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/super-bowl">Super Bowl</a> twice working together.


 

 


<h2>Travis Kelce could reunite with Eric Bieniemy</h2>



Additionally, the arrival of Eric Bieniemy could prompt Travis Kelce to postpone his <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/travis-kelce-receives-key-advice-from-super-bowl-champion-on-retirement-decision-with-chiefs-in-2026">retirement decision</a>, as the tight end has expressed his excitement about reuniting with the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/chiefs-and-andy-reid-part-ways-with-longtime-coach-and-that-could-bring-back-star-player-for-2026-season">longtime coach</a>. In this scenario, the Chiefs’ 2026 season could feature a star-studded lineup on and off the field with Mahomes, Kelce, Reid, Bieniemy, and Steve Spagnuolo.


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The 2026 NFL season can’t get started fast enough for <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/andy-reid">Andy Reid</a> and the Kansas City Chiefs. Determined to turn the page after their worst year in a very long time, the Chiefs are making tweaks to both the roster and staff. On that note, Patrick Mahomes, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/travis-kelce">Travis Kelce</a>, and the offense will welcome a new coach.



Eric Bieniemy’s addition to the team could prove crucial in the 2026 NFL campaign. As <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/andy-reids-chiefs-coach-hints-at-travis-kelce-retirement-decision-in-2026">Bieniemy hinted at Kelce’s retirement decision</a>, he showed how confident the team is heading into the new season. However, the offensive coordinator’s return wasn’t the only move made by the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kansas-city-chiefs">Chiefs</a> on the offensive side of the ball. 



Instead, Reid and the Chiefs have now hired a new coach to work closely with <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/patrick-mahomes">Mahomes</a>, Kelce, and the rest of the offense that struggled tremendously last season. 



As reported by CBS Sports, the Chiefs are hiring Nate Pagan as a quality control coach in 2026. Pagan had been the wide receivers coach for Villanova since 2019. However, Pagan had worked with the Chiefs in the 2024 offseason, too, so he will be returning to Reid’s side.



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<h2>What is a quality control coach?</h2>



Quality control coaches are typically entry-level jobs into an NFL coaching staff. Their job is mostly done off the field and inside the video room. Quality control coaches are tasked with breaking down film, finding opponents’ tendencies and statistics, and coming up with game plans that may work on the upcoming opponent. 


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<h2>Another quality control coaching hire</h2>



In addition to Pagan’s hiring, Reid and the Chiefs have announced C.J. Cox will be joining the staff as a quality control coach, too. Cox is a veteran defensive backs coach and he will be working closely with that specific group as he joins the organization in Missouri.



After a year as rough as the one the Chiefs have gone through, Reid believes they can’t make enough changes across every aspect of the game. Therefore, Kansas City will welcome any helping hand it can muster. More likely than not, Pagan and Cox’s hirings aren’t the last piece of business done on the coaching staff.


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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/travis-kelce">Travis Kelce</a> received very important advice from Michael Strahan during the most recent episode of the New Heights podcast. The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/super-bowl">Super Bowl</a> champion with the New York Giants sent a very special message to the legendary tight end before a key moment.



“Travis, I’m not even going to get into what you’re going to do, but, you’re going to be great. The one thing that I know, and everybody tries to give everybody advice, and I’m not trying to give you advice here but, at some point, you never put on another helmet. You never put on another pair of shoulder pads. You never tape your wrist again. It’s final. There is no big three in the NFL. There is no other league.”



Kelce still hasn’t decided if he will return in 2026 to play another year alongside <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/patrick-mahomes">Patrick Mahomes</a>. Although there have been positive signals about a possible return, everything is uncertain at the moment.



<h2>Travis Kelce has to make retirement decision soon</h2>



Travis Kelce promised that, when he decides whether to retire or not, the veteran will do so before free agency begins so the Kansas City Chiefs can start looking for his replacement.


 

 


Strahan said that, when Kelce feels ready, the most important thing is that he has no regrets because he has given everything to the team. For that reason, the tight end should leave with his head held high.



“I realized for me, after 15 years, I did everything. There was no way I was going to cry at a press conference in my retirement because I knew that I put everything I had into it. As long as you know that it’s final, you’ll never do it again, then great. That’s how I looked at my career.”


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Andy Reid and the Chiefs lost <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/patrick-mahomes">Patrick Mahomes</a> and Gardner Minshew to injury this season. After the first weeks of rehabilitation, their star appears to be on track to be ready for the start of the 2026 season.



Now, in a massive update for the team, a report from Adam Schefter has confirmed that Minshew’s injury is not as serious as initially expected. That could lead the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kansas-city-chiefs">Kansas City Chiefs</a> to look into re-signing him as a backup quarterback.



“As it turns out, Chiefs QB Gardner Minshew did not tear his ACL as initially feared, per source. It turned out to be a bone bruise that did not require any surgery. Minshew didn’t suffer any long-term damage to the knee and he already is back to full strength as he prepares to head to free agency.”



<h2>Andy Reid wants Chiefs QB back in 2026</h2>



Andy Reid stated a few weeks ago that he wants <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/gardner-minshew">Gardner Minshew</a> to return as the Chiefs’ backup quarterback in 2026. “We brought Gardner to do that (backup QB). Unfortunately, he got hurt. But, we had a ton, and still have a ton of confidence that he can do that. He was only here for a year and that was what his contract was. But that type of player is what you want in that position. Somebody that’s won games in the league and at the same time understands his role and handles himself right in the room.”


 

 


<h2>Travis Kelce retirement decision and Patrick Mahomes injury</h2>



<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/travis-kelce">Travis Kelce</a> has not yet decided whether he will return to the Kansas City Chiefs. However, a few days ago on his New Heights podcast, the legendary tight end said he is excited about the arrival of Eric Bieniemy, and that could convince him not to retire.


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Meanwhile, Patrick Mahomes has already begun his rehabilitation process. Early signs are positive to the point that multiple reports indicate the quarterback will be ready for the start of the 2026 season.

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There are several questions still unanswered for the Kansas City Chiefs. However, none bigger than whether <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/travis-kelce">Travis Kelce</a> will be back with <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/andy-reid">Andy Reid</a> and company during the 2026 NFL season. Perhaps, offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy’s latest comment confirmed the tight end has announced his decision to the organization.



“I’ve had just a small minimum conversation with [Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes], and they have been great. More than anything, it’s just the excitement of reuniting. I’m looking forward to getting back in the grind and chopping wood with them,” Bieniemy told reporters during his introductory press conference.



Unaware or not, Bieniemy dropped a major hint on Kelce’s future. Based on his statement, all signs indicate the star tight end will return to the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kansas-city-chiefs">Chiefs</a> in 2026, pushing off retirement for at least another season. Still, Kelce has yet to personally announce his decision. If he is back, he could be back with a familiar face, as the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/andy-reids-chiefs-reunite-patrick-mahomes-and-travis-kelce-with-underutilized-teammate-in-2026">Chiefs reunite Mahomes and Kelce with an underutilized teammate</a>.



<h2>Kelce could still be making up his mind</h2>



Considering Bieniemy’s comments reflected a brief conversation with Kelce, the fact he mentioned a reunion with him and Mahomes in the 2026 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl">NFL</a> season could indicate two things. On one hand, Kelce may have confirmed to Bieniemy that he will be back. On the other, the topic may not have come up at all. That is a little harder to believe, though.



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Perhaps Kelce is still making up his mind and doesn’t want to send mixed signals to the organization. However, given how loud the buzz around Kelce’s future has been, it would be surprising if Bieniemy didn’t try to get an answer straight from the source. 


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Crazier things have happened, but the first scenario seems most likely. Bieniemy’s message to the media appears to be a subtle confirmation of Kelce’s return—a “soft launch,” as Gen Z might call it, for the 2026 NFL season.

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Immediately upon returning to the organization, offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy tackled a major issue, addressing the elephant in the room. During his introductory press conference, Bieniemy dropped a bold message for <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/andy-reid">Andy Reid</a>, Patrick Mahomes, and Travis Kelce to listen carefully ahead of the 2026 NFL season.



If the 2026 NFL season left any lessons for <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/patrick-mahomes">Mahomes</a>, Kelce, and the Chiefs, is that the offense needs to undergo a retooling, as well as a scheme change. On that note, Bieniemy’s return to <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kansas-city-chiefs">Kansas City</a> could prove invaluable. As he made his first appearance since re-joining Reid’s staff, the offensive coordinator voiced a strong statement.



“It’s our job to come up with answers. We’ve got to come up with solutions and make sure we resolve it. We’ll sit down and figure everything out together,” Bieniemy reminded Reid, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/travis-kelce">Kelce</a>, Mahomes, and the entire Chiefs’ offense, via Charles Goldman.



<h2>Bieniemy ready to move on</h2>



After a production as concerning as the one Kansas City put forward in 2025, it might be easy for Bieniemy to point out every flaw in the previous system, building a shield against critics if he struggles to get the offense back on its feet in 2026. 



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However, with his comments, Bieniemy made it clear he doesn’t care about what was done, nor about placing the blame on Matt Nagy or anyone else. His focus is on fixing the problems and taking the Chiefs back to where they belong. Bieniemy and the Chiefs should have plenty of work to do. Especially after <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/andy-reid-hints-at-offseason-moves-with-bold-remark-on-chiefs-amid-travis-kelce-retirement-rumors">Reid hinted at offseason moves with a bold remark</a>.


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<h2>The Chiefs hope Bieniemy can put them back on their feet</h2>



The standard under Reid is clear, in late January coordinators should be discussing game plans for the upcoming Super Bowl not debating about the next <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl">NFL</a> campaign. Kansas City took a step backward last season, but Bieniemy is using no scapegoats and offering no excuses.



What’s done is done. Mahomes, Kelce, and company are under his guidance now, and this show is his to run—alongside Reid. As Reid said, change is good, but if change means going back to what worked in the past, it’s all the better.

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Andy Reid explained part of his decision-making process to replace Matt Nagy as offensive coordinator of the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kansas-city-chiefs">Kansas City Chiefs</a>. The legend said that a key factor was that Nagy has offers to become an NFL head coach, and understanding that it was a great opportunity for him, he decided to pursue the return of Eric Bieniemy.



“I know both guys and I know them well. I’ve worked with them hand in hand. I’ve won championships with them. So, here’s Matt Nagy in a position where he’s got an opportunity potentially to move on and great things could happen for him and his family. On one side, I’m pushing that. I’m saying: ‘Let’s go man, do your thing.’ On the other side, I’ve got to sit there and go: ‘Who’s going to replace this guy that just came off of winning a couple of championships?’ So, Eric Bieniemy becomes an obvious guy that you want to talk to.”



Nagy, like Bieniemy, won the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/super-bowl">Super Bowl</a> twice with the Chiefs and was a key figure in developing Patrick Mahomes’ talent. However, with ten head coaching vacancies around the NFL and his contract expiring, Reid and Nagy felt it was best to go their separate ways.



<h2>Chiefs questions for 2026 NFL season</h2>



In addition to the changes on the coaching staff, the Chiefs face two major questions. The most important one is whether <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/patrick-mahomes">Patrick Mahomes</a> will be ready to return on time after a serious knee injury. At the moment, the quarterback is expected to be available from the start of the 2026 season.


 

 


The second situation is whether Travis Kelce will retire or if, with Bieniemy’s return, he decides to come back and try to win another Super Bowl. A few days ago, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/chiefs-and-andy-reid-part-ways-with-patrick-mahomes-coach-for-2026-and-travis-kelce-praises-possible-replacement">tight end praised Matt Nagy’s replacement</a>.



As expected, Reid also spoke highly of Bieniemy and is excited about his return. “I think he’s a great fit. He was a great fit when he was here. He’ll be a great fit now that he’s back. I’ve had success with bringing guys back into the fold and things happening. So, as an organization, I think everybody’s fired up to see that we’re able to replace a great guy with another great guy. I know everybody can function well together. That becomes important to me.”


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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kansas-city-chiefs">Kansas City Chiefs</a> await answers on several questions. They have yet to learn if <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/patrick-mahomes">Patrick Mahomes</a> will be available for the entire 2026 NFL season, while also being in the dark about Travis Kelce’s career plans. What is clear, though, is that Andy Reid and the Chiefs will be up for a steep climb after their 6-11 finish in 2025.



Hoping to spark change and find a hidden gem, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/andy-reid">Reid</a>’s Chiefs are leaving no stone unturned. An often overlooked aspect of the NFL is finding talent where others don’t, and practice squads provide an opportunity to achieve just that.



As announced by the Chiefs, they have now signed wide receiver Jason Brownlee to a reserve/future deal for the 2026 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl">NFL</a> season. After being on the practice squad, Brownlee made the 53-man active roster last season. Brownlee’s signing is just the tip of the iceberg, as <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/andy-reid-hints-at-offseason-moves-with-bold-remark-on-chiefs-amid-travis-kelce-retirement-rumors">Reid hinted at offseason moves with a remark on the Chiefs</a> during his latest press conference.



Brownlee will get another chance to join Mahomes, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/travis-kelce">Kelce</a>, and the Chiefs in 2026. This time, the product out of Southern Miss will hope to establish himself as a reliable pass-catcher on Andy Reid’s system. Last season, Brownlee appeared in 6 games, but recorded no catches and just one target.



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<h2>Winds of change for the Chiefs</h2>



Perhaps, Eric Bieniemy’s return to Missouri provides the right spark to even out the passing game. On that note, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/chiefs-hc-andy-reid-sends-bold-reminder-to-patrick-mahomes-travis-kelce-about-oc-eric-bieniemy">Reid issued a reminder for Kelce, Mahomes, and the Chiefs about the new OC</a>. Last season, Mahomes and the Chiefs recorded concerning numbers on offense, so something had to change in Arrowhead.


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<h2>Behind the Chiefs’ struggles</h2>



There were several factors behind the lack of success Mahomes and company had in the passing game. Travis Kelce’s decreased and deflating production was definitely among the main factors.



Moreover, Rashee Rice’s six-game suspension to start the year and Xavier Worthy’s Week 1 injury, along with his sophomore slump, help explain the inefficiency Kansas City dealt with throughout the season.



Lastly, the rushing offense’s struggles bear responsibility, too. All in all, the offense took a step backwards in 2025, which made moving on from offensive coordinator Matt Nagy a bit easier for Reid and company.


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Lately, there’s only one topic on everyone’s lips in Chiefs Kingdom: Travis Kelce’s future. The tight end has been teasing the possibility of retirement, as well as the idea of returning to the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kansas-city-chiefs">Kansas City Chiefs</a> for another year, and the team’s leadership has made one thing very clear.



Chiefs CEO Clark Hunt made a recent appearance on Good Morning Football, and as Jeremy Bergman shared on his X account, the team is optimistic about having Kelce for one more year.



“There’s no doubt in my mind that he can still play,” Hunt said. Although the player has yet to comment on his short-term plans, the Chiefs “certainly hope” that <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/travis-kelce">Travis Kelce</a> will return in 2026.



<h2>In search of redemption</h2>



In 2025, Travis Kelce remained a cornerstone of the Chiefs’ offense, recording 76 receptions for 851 yards and 5 touchdowns with an average of 11.2 yards per catch. Despite his 11th consecutive Pro Bowl nod, the Chiefs’ uncharacteristic early exit from the postseason and a 6-11 finish have fueled speculation about his future. 



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However, many believe this disappointing conclusion, coupled with <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/patrick-mahomes">Patrick Mahomes</a>‘ recovery, could provide the perfect motivation for Kelce to return for one more year to help the franchise reclaim its dominance.


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<h2>Two who won’t return</h2>



As the Kansas City Chiefs prepare for a significant staff overhaul in 2026, the era of <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/andy-reid">Andy Reid</a>’s top lieutenants appears to be coming to a close. Following the official departure of Matt Nagy and the heavy interest from several teams in defensive mastermind Steve Spagnuolo, the Chiefs are bracing for life without their two key coordinators. 



While Eric Bieniemy has already been rehired to reclaim the offense, the loss of these veteran leaders marks a major transition for the franchise as it enters a new chapter without the familiar faces that helped build its recent dynasty.

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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/andy-reid">Andy Reid</a> knows the 2026 offseason will be crucial for the Kansas City Chiefs. Coming off the worst NFL season since Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce joined forces, the Chiefs must bounce back. In that regard, the head coach delivered an honest message, hinting change is brewing in the City of Fountains.



“There will be some guys that move on, there will be people that come in,” Reid gave a heads-up to <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/travis-kelce">Kelce</a> and the rest of the team on what to expect ahead of the 2026 NFL season. 



Reid’s comments were voiced during his press conference on Monday, where the head coach <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/chiefs-hc-andy-reid-sends-bold-reminder-to-patrick-mahomes-travis-kelce-about-oc-eric-bieniemy">sent Kelce and Mahomes a reminder about new offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy</a>, too.



Whether Kelce returns in 2026 or not, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kansas-city-chiefs">Chiefs</a> will have their hands full next season. For starters, Mahomes’ availability remains unclear as he recovers from surgery on his left knee’s ACL and LCL. Still, with adversity looming on the horizon, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/andy-reid-sends-stern-warning-to-the-rest-of-the-nfl-ahead-of-chiefs-offseason">Reid issued a stern warning to the rest of the NFL</a>, showing just how confident he is on his team.



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<h2>Reid and Chiefs embrace change</h2>



For the first time in a long while, the Chiefs are heading into the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl">NFL</a> offseason with several questions to answer—and nothing to show for their most recent campaign. In years past, Reid and Kansas City at least had playoff success and Vince Lombardi trophies to boast about. Now, those times risk fading into distant memory. Still, Reid is confident the retooling could be for the best.


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“Change can be good sometimes for you, so that’s what I’m fired up about,” Reid admitted about the upcoming offseason. So far, Kansas City has mostly seen changes occur in its coaching staff, but roster tweaks are expected, too.



<h2>Kelce and the rumors around his retirement</h2>



What almost feel imminent during the 2025 NFL season is now drawing much more skepticism. A couple of weeks ago, reports around Kelce mostly indicated his time in the NFL was running out. However, the tight end’s public excitement about Bieniemy’s return, along with recent reports, suggests the 11-time Pro Bowler may have more football left in him.


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Reid hints at offseason moves with remark on Chiefs amid Kelce retirement rumors

Andy Reid and the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kansas-city-chiefs">Kansas City Chiefs</a> are welcoming Eric Bieniemy back for the 2026 NFL season. As the organization moves on from Matt Nagy’s tenure as offensive coordinator, Reid made something clear to Patrick Mahomes, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/travis-kelce">Travis Kelce</a>, and the rest of the team about the newest addition to the staff.



“He’ll be very direct with the players, very direct with the coaches, it’s a different flavor,” <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/andy-reid">Reid</a> said about Bieniemy’s impact during his latest press conference. “It’s a win-win for us that way. There’s nobody like EB with the players.”



Kelce and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/patrick-mahomes">Mahomes</a> need no introduction to Bieniemy. The star QB-TE duo has already been coached by the 56-year-old offensive mastermind. Moreover, both Mahomes and Kelce hoisted their first Super Bowl thanks to Bieniemy’s contribution as offensive coordinator during the 2019 NFL season.



While Reid’s comment on Bieniemy could be interpreted as a dig at former offensive coordinator Matt Nagy, Reid set the record straight as he <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/andy-reid-warns-the-nfl-about-super-bowl-champion-coach-leaving-the-chiefs-in-2026">warned the rest of the NFL about the Super Bowl champion coach</a> leaving the Chiefs in 2026. Reid had nothing but nice words about Nagy’s time in Kansas City.



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<h2>Staff changes in Kansas City</h2>



It’s been an offseason unlike any other for Reid and the Chiefs. After years of dominance and deep playoff runs, Kansas City has missed the playoffs for the first time since 2014. That means Mahomes, Kelce, and the Chiefs have had a lot of time to themselves and their families. 


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Still, winds of change have been blowing heavily throughout the organization’s facilities. In addition to Nagy’s departure, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/chiefs-could-lose-key-super-bowl-champion-coach-with-andy-reid-for-2026">the Chiefs could lose a Super Bowl–champion coach in 2026</a>. Heading into the 2026 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl">NFL</a> season, Reid will be staring at a quite different coaching staff in the City of Fountains. Some things never change, though—or they don’t stay different for too long. 



With Bieniemy back, Reid, Mahomes, and company are getting a familiar face back, one who knows the standard set at Arrowhead. Even with Kelce’s retirement rumors swirling, the Chiefs can trust Bieniemy to help them return in full force.

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Chiefs HC Reid sends reminder to Mahomes, Kelce about OC Bieniemy

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kansas-city-chiefs">Kansas City Chiefs</a> are well aware of the issues that need addressing ahead of the 2026 NFL season. On that front, the rushing offense is perhaps one of the main concerns in Missouri. Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love would be an ideal option to solve that problem. However, a report suggests <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/andy-reid">Andy Reid</a> is now seriously considering another prospect to slot into the backfield alongside Patrick Mahomes—and help Travis Kelce and company in the process.



As the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks gear up for Super Bowl LX, the rest of the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl">NFL</a> sets its sights on the upcoming Draft. In that regard, the Shrine Bowl—college football’s Pro Bowl, if you will—is drawing significant attention from league scouts. 



Though unaccustomed to being in this position, Mahomes, Reid, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/travis-kelce">Kelce</a>, and the Chiefs are among the teams doing their due diligence. Despite the coaching carousel drama, with a loud buzz suggesting <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/chiefs-could-lose-key-super-bowl-champion-coach-with-andy-reid-for-2026">the Chiefs could lose a key Super Bowl champion coach in 2026</a>, the organization is staying busy.



According to reports, Kansas City is circling Wake Forest halfback Demond Claiborne. However, the Chiefs aren’t alone in their pursuit.



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<h2>Why Claiborne to Kansas City makes sense</h2>



The reason Claiborne is widely viewed as an ideal fit for Kansas City lies in the type of offense Wake Forest operates—and one in which Claiborne thrived. Based mostly on run-pass options (RPOs), the Demon Deacons’ scheme meant Claiborne saw the field primarily from shotgun formations.


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The Chiefs saw their rushing production decrease dramatically out of the shotgun, so there is reason to believe a player like Claiborne could be a diamond in the rough for <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/patrick-mahomes">Mahomes</a> to rely on.



Jeremiyah Love remains the top priority to strengthen the running back room, but Claiborne could be a late-round addition who provides depth and a spark to the backfield as well.



<h2>Other teams meeting with Claiborne</h2>



As much as organizations may try to convince themselves otherwise, the NFL Draft is a true lottery. Outside of a few generational talents, it’s nearly impossible to predict whether a college prospect will translate into a star at the professional level. Teams attempt to leave no stone unturned and nothing to chance, but those efforts often prove futile.



Still, front offices must remain active throughout the offseason, conducting interviews with prospects in hopes of finding something that convinces them they’ve identified the right selection. That is exactly the case with Claiborne, who is now drawing interest from several franchises that could snatch him away from Reid and Kansas City. As reported by Ryan Fowler, other teams in contention include the Washington Commanders, Green Bay Packers, Miami Dolphins, Los Angeles Chargers, and New Orleans Saints.



The NFL often operates like a market: when multiple buyers show interest in a product, its value rises and attracts even more attention. If the hype around Claiborne continues to build ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft, the Wake Forest product could realistically land anywhere in the league.

Chiefs close in on weapon suited for Andy Reid to help Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce

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Chiefs close in on weapon suited for Reid to help Mahomes, Kelce

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kansas-city-chiefs">Kansas City Chiefs</a> and Andy Reid have undergone many changes in their coaching staff in recent weeks, and another major move could be on the way. The Ravens have requested an interview with Joe Cullen to join a familiar face like Jesse Minter in Baltimore.



If the defensive line coach leaves, the Chiefs could find the answer at home with a proven six-time <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/super-bowl">Super Bowl</a> champion. According to Charles Goldman, Brendan Daly is a name to watch.



“There’s certainly potential for an outside hire, but the good news is that Kansas City could simply restructure Steve Spagnuolo’s defensive coaching staff. Brendan Daly served as the Chiefs’ D-Line coach from 2019 through 2021. He could slide back into that role from his current role as linebackers coach, and they could potentially bring back Terry Bradden Jr. as an assistant defensive line coach as well.”



<h2>Chiefs might prepare a lot of coaching changes for 2026 season</h2>



If that is the formula with the Chiefs , Goldman added that Matt House would then take Daly’s previous role. “Senior defensive assistant Matt House could slide back into a linebacker coaching role. Defensive quality control coach Chris Orr could also be in line to become the Chiefs’ linebackers coach should a restructuring happen.”


 

 


<h2>Andy Reid is not leaving Chiefs in 2026</h2>



One thing is certain. <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/andy-reid">Andy Reid</a> is not leaving the Chiefs for the 2026 season. In addition, based on how the coaching carousel has moved in the NFL, it appears that Steve Spagnuolo will remain as defensive coordinator.


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This would mean that the most significant change for 2026 would be at offensive coordinator. Matt Nagy is officially out, but he has been replaced by an extraordinary coach like Eric Bieniemy, who has already worked with Patrick Mahomes and could help convince <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/travis-kelce">Travis Kelce</a> not to retire soon. A last dance for the dynasty.

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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kansas-city-chiefs">Kansas City Chiefs</a> and Andy Reid could lose another assistant in the coming days. According to a report by Adam Schefter, defensive line coach Joe Cullen is of interest to an AFC team.



“Ravens requested to interview Chiefs defensive line coach Joe Cullen, who previously spent five years coaching in Baltimore, for their defensive coordinator job.”



Cullen joined the Chiefs in the 2022 season and has won the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/super-bowl">Super Bowl</a> twice with them. He was also the defensive line coach for the Ravens from 2016 to 2020, which makes him a very attractive candidate to assist the new head coach Jesse Minter.



<h2>Chiefs coaching changes for 2026 season</h2>



Eric Bieniemy is the new offensive coordinator for the Chiefs, taking the place of Matt Nagy, who is <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/chiefs-lose-longtime-coach-for-2026-as-andy-reid-assistant-is-officially-out-of-the-team">officially out</a>. In other moves, Andy Reid decided that wide receivers coach Connor Embree will no longer continue. In addition, assistant defensive line coach Alex Whittingham, running backs coach Todd Pinkston, and defensive quality control coach Louie Addazio are also gone.


 

 


<h2>Chiefs questions for 2026</h2>



There are several questions on the Chiefs roster heading into 2026. The most important is whether <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/patrick-mahomes">Patrick Mahomes</a> will be ready to return after his knee injury. He is expected to be ready by Week 1. In addition, it is still unknown whether <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/travis-kelce">Travis Kelce</a> will decide to retire or return.


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Travis Kelce did not win any individual awards with the Chiefs after the 2025 season. George Karlaftis received the Ed Block Courage Award and that was the last chance for the TE as <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/patrick-mahomes-wins-mvp-award-over-travis-kelce-after-chiefs-confirm-new-coach-to-help-andy-reid-in-2026">Patrick Mahomes had already won team MVP</a>.



Despite being 36 years old, Kelce showed that he is still one of the best tight ends in the NFL with a very solid year for the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kansas-city-chiefs">Kansas City Chiefs</a> compared to other players at his position: 851 yards, five touchdowns, and 76 catches.



In recent days, many rumors have surfaced about his possible retirement after Eric Bieniemy returned as offensive coordinator. That could be a key factor in convincing him to come back and try to win another <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/super-bowl">Super Bowl</a>.



<h2>Does Eric Bieniemy back mean Travis Kelce is not retiring from football?</h2>


 

 


Travis Kelce said on his New Heights podcast that he was very excited about Eric Bieniemy’s arrival to the Chiefs. The tight end even said he couldn’t wait to see the coach back in the building, fueling rumors of a possible return for the 2026 season.



“I can’t wait to see him back in the building. He’s one of my favorite coaches of all time. I had so many unbelievable growing moments under him as a player and as a person. I just love the guy and it’s going to be awesome to see him back in the building and seeing him wearing the Chiefs logo.”



The tone with which Kelce made that statement, as if he were still part of the team, has sparked an intense debate on social media about whether the tight end could be considering playing one more year in 2026.


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