Matt Nagy Moves On, Eric Bieniemy Returns: Chiefs Begin New Chapter at OC
The Kansas City Chiefs are turning the page at offensive coordinator - again. After a season that fell short of expectations, the team officially said goodbye to Matt Nagy last Friday with a thank-you message on social media. Just hours later, Eric Bieniemy was welcomed back to his old post, marking a familiar reunion between Bieniemy and head coach Andy Reid.
But as Bieniemy steps back into the role that helped define the Chiefs’ offensive identity during their Super Bowl runs, the question now becomes: what’s next for Nagy?
For now, Nagy is on the job hunt. His contract expired after the Chiefs wrapped up a disappointing 6-11 season - the worst in Reid’s 13-year tenure in Kansas City - and he’s since been active on the interview circuit.
He’s already taken meetings for head coaching gigs with the Titans, Ravens, Raiders and Cardinals. At one point, he was considered a top candidate for the Titans job, which ultimately went to 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh.
As of Monday, the Raiders and Cardinals hadn’t made final decisions on their head coaching vacancies. Nagy also reportedly interviewed for the offensive coordinator job in Philadelphia, where he previously worked under Reid from 2008 to 2012. That connection could still prove valuable as teams finalize their staffs.
Nagy’s coaching journey has been closely tied to Reid’s over the years. After joining Reid’s staff in Kansas City back in 2013, Nagy rose through the ranks and served as offensive coordinator in 2016 and 2017. That stint helped launch him into the top job in Chicago, where he went 34-31 over four seasons and took home Coach of the Year honors in 2018.
He returned to Kansas City in 2023, stepping back into the OC role after Bieniemy’s departure. That season ended with the Chiefs winning their third Super Bowl in five years - a testament to the continuity and coaching talent that’s defined the Reid era.
Two of those championships came with Bieniemy calling plays. The third, under Nagy’s watch.
Still, Reid made it clear on Monday that Nagy’s departure wasn’t about performance - it was about opportunity.
“We had another great coordinator here with Matt Nagy, and this gives Matt an opportunity to go out there and run his own show, and do what he does best,” Reid said.
Reid emphasized that Nagy’s desire to return to play-calling and pursue another head coaching opportunity had been on the table even before the 2025 season began.
“Matt and I have a great relationship,” Reid said. “Before the season even started here I knew he wanted an opportunity to have his own show.”
That ambition played a major role in the decision to part ways. Reid noted that Nagy - a former head coach and Coach of the Year - is more than qualified to lead a team again.
“He deserves to have a head coaching job,” Reid added. “If not, it gives him an opportunity to go out and do his thing.”
And Reid didn’t mince words when it came to what Nagy brings to the table.
“Somebody’s missing a gem here,” he said.
Now, with Bieniemy back in the fold and the Chiefs looking to rebound from a rare down year, Kansas City is banking on familiar chemistry to spark a new run. As for Nagy, his next chapter is still being written - but don’t be surprised if he lands back in the big chair soon.