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Andy Reid explains how Chiefs play-calling will work as Eric Bieniemy returns as offensive coordinator

The Chiefs replaced Matt Nagy after a 6-11 season and Patrick Mahomes' ACL injury, rehiring Eric Bieniemy to bring accountability and fresh ideas to the offense.

  • On Monday, Andy Reid explained how play-calling will work as Eric Bieniemy returns as offensive coordinator, calling the change logical and noting Bieniemy's reunion with Patrick Mahomes from 2018-22.
  • Earlier this month, Matt Nagy's contract expired after the Kansas City Chiefs finished 6-11 and missed the postseason, including a 1-9 record in one-score games.
  • Bieniemy previously served as Chiefs offensive coordinator from 2018-22, winning Super Bowls and producing top offenses, and recently coached running backs with the Chicago Bears, where he helped a rushing attack finish third in yards per game.
  • During a Monday news conference, Andy Reid urged NFL teams to hire Matt Nagy as head coach, while the Chiefs posted a Friday thank-you and Nagy lost the Titans job to Robert Saleh after Jan. 18th interviews.
  • With Patrick Mahomes injured, his call for a coordinator who 'holds people accountable' shapes Kansas City's offseason amid NFL head-coach vacancies affecting broader league dynamics.
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profootballrumors.com broke the news in on Monday, January 26, 2026.
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