Eric Bieniemy returns to Kansas City ChiefsA source has confirmed that ESPN will be the offensive coordinator for the 2022 season.
NFL Network reported the news first. They also reported that he will be returning to work on a one year contract.
Bieniemy was released from his contract last season. Andy Reid, head coach, recently discussed Bieniemy’s future with the team. Bieniemy was also in negotiations for a 2020 contract.
Bieniemy was pushed aside in the hiring cycle for head-coaches. He had been considering coaching in college and listening to other offers.
After Mike Kafka, the Chiefs’ quarterbacks coach, left the team to become the NFL’s. New York GiantsThe offensive coordinator.
Bieniemy is a Kansas City resident since 2013. He has been the offensive coordinator for four of the last four seasons. His tenure as the offensive coordinator coincides with Patrick MahomesBieniemy’s four-year tenure as Kansas City’s starting quarterback and the Chiefs’ offense have ranked no lower than sixth in the NFL every season since then.
Bieniemy, 52 years old, was a candidate in several head-coaching positions in recent seasons. He had also interviewed for the position. Denver Broncos‘ New Orleans Saints‘ Positions this Year
Brian Flores included a section regarding Bieniemy’s inability get a head coaching job despite his success with the NFL as an assistant in his lawsuit, against the NFL and three of its teams (the Broncos Giants and NFL). Miami Dolphins) that alleges racial discrimination in the league’s hiring practices.
This report was contributed by ESPN’s Adam Schefter.