Eric Bieniemy
Offensive Coordinator, Kansas City Chiefs (KC).
Quick Facts
- Role: Offensive Coordinator
- Team: Kansas City Chiefs (KC)
- NFL experience: Not listed
- Reports to: Andy Reid (Head Coach)
- Coaching tree: see Coaching Trees
Background
Eric Bieniemy enters his 11th season with the Kansas City Chiefs and sixth as offensive coordinator in 2026 after holding the position for five years (2018-22) during a previous 10-year stint in Kansas City. Bieniemy has also served as the club's running backs coach (2013-17).
2026 Outlook
Bieniemy faces a personal crisis: his wife Mia was shot at their Virginia home on July 27, 2026, and is stable but hospitalized. Their 27-year-old son was arrested and charged with malicious wounding and related firearm charges. Eric left training camp to be with his family. Andy Reid confirmed team support and indicated time will allow the situation to resolve, with no indication Bieniemy will step away from his coaching role long-term. Given his prior success with the Chiefs (2018-2022) as their top-performing OC (Chiefs averaged 30.1 PPG during his tenure) and Reid's confidence in him, Bieniemy is expected back in the coordinator role pending family circumstances. The coaching staff is prepared to support him as he navigates this crisis (per Eric Bieniemy's wife shot at Virginia home; son charged)
Scheme & Fantasy Angle
As offensive coordinator under Andy Reid, Bieniemy helps run one of the league's most productive passing attacks, a system that has consistently supported strong fantasy output from the Chiefs' quarterback and pass-catchers.