Eric was a key part of the Chief’s Super Bowl winning dynasty, previously holding the job from 2018 through 2022.
After rejoining the team, Eric sent fans into a frenzy when he confessed to speaking to a then-unsigned Tight End, Travis Kelce, who had been contemplating retirement, and Quarterback Patrick Mahomes, who was rehabbing a serious ACL injury.
“I’ve had a small minimal conversation with both and they all have been great, but more than anything, it’s just the excitement of reuniting,” Eric shared.
Less than two months later, Kelce made the reunion official when he announced he was coming back for a 14th season.
“I still love going to work, putting on the pads, grinding it out and just playing the game, you know, and I think my best opportunity was playing for the Chiefs yet again and running this thing back with Pat Mahomes and Coach Reid.” Kelce said on The Pat McAfee Show in March.
“And I got my guy Eric Bieniemy, Coach Bieniemy back, and there’s a lot of pieces in Kansas City that I just I absolutely love and I can’t wait to get back in the building with.”