The Kansas City Chiefs have reportedly requested permission to interview Eric Bieniemy, currently the running backs coach for the Chicago Bears, for their offensive coordinator position. Bieniemy previously served in the same role for the Chiefs from 2018 to 2022. The team's current offensive coordinator, Matt Nagy, has an expiring contract and is reportedly a candidate for a head coaching vacancy with the Tennessee Titans. In related news, the Chiefs are also reportedly hiring Chad O'Shea as their new wide receivers coach.
Offensive Coordinator Search
The Kansas City Chiefs have initiated contact regarding Eric Bieniemy for their offensive coordinator vacancy. Bieniemy held the offensive coordinator position for the Chiefs for five seasons, from 2018 through 2022.
Current Chiefs offensive coordinator Matt Nagy's contract is set to expire. Nagy is considered a candidate for the head coaching position with the Tennessee Titans.
Bieniemy's Recent Career
Following his initial tenure with the Chiefs, Bieniemy accepted the role of offensive play-caller for the Washington Commanders in 2023. During his single season with the Commanders, the team concluded with a 4-13 record. Bieniemy was dismissed from the position along with head coach Ron Rivera at the end of the 2023 season. He subsequently spent 2024 at UCLA before joining the Chicago Bears' staff as running backs coach for the 2025 season.
Additional Coaching Changes
In other coaching developments, the Kansas City Chiefs are reportedly hiring Chad O'Shea as their new wide receivers coach. O'Shea has been a member of the Cleveland Browns' coaching staff since 2020. He will replace Connor Embree, who was previously dismissed from the position.