Travis Kelce Sounds Off on Eric Bieniemy’s Return - And Hints at His Own Future
Travis Kelce has never been one to shy away from the spotlight, but this week, it found him in more ways than one. While headlines swirled around his personal life - thanks to some unsealed legal documents involving his fiancée Taylor Swift and their friend group - it’s what’s happening on the football side of things that’s got Chiefs Kingdom buzzing.
The Kansas City Chiefs are reportedly bringing back a familiar face to the coaching staff: Eric Bieniemy. The longtime offensive coordinator is expected to return to the role he held for five seasons before departing in 2023. And if you ask Kelce, this reunion is nothing short of electric.
“I can’t wait to see him back in the building, man,” Kelce said on the latest episode of New Heights, the podcast he co-hosts with his brother Jason. “He’s one of my favorite coaches of all-time, one of my favorite people of all time. I’ve had so many unbelievable, growing moments under him as a player, as a person, and I just love the guy.”
That’s not just nostalgia talking. Kelce and Bieniemy go way back.
Their tenures in Kansas City overlapped for a full decade - a stretch that included multiple deep playoff runs, Pro Bowl nods for Kelce, and, of course, a Super Bowl win in 2022. Bieniemy was part of the core brain trust that helped shape one of the most potent offenses in NFL history, and Kelce was a central figure in that scheme.
After leaving the Chiefs post-Super Bowl LVII, Bieniemy had stints as offensive coordinator in Washington and later at UCLA before serving as the Bears’ running backs coach in 2025. But now, it looks like he’s heading back to Arrowhead - and that could be a game-changer for the Chiefs.
“I think it’s a marriage that’s gonna pick up right where it left off,” Kelce added. “E.B., he and who he is as a coach - you can see kind of his personality, what he brings to the table in that Chicago team.”
Kelce’s excitement isn’t just about a coach he respects. It also sounds like a subtle confirmation of something Chiefs fans have been wondering for weeks: Is Kelce coming back for another season?
Earlier this month, Kelce joked about his contract status, saying, “I am officially jobless, Jason. In fact, this is my only job.
This is the only company that employs me right now.” But behind the humor, there’s a decision to be made.
Kelce is currently unsigned, and after a tough 2025 season that saw the Chiefs miss the playoffs for the first time since 2014, the franchise is clearly retooling.
Bringing back Bieniemy signals a desire to return to the offensive identity that helped define the Chiefs’ dynasty years - fast-paced, creative, and built on trust between play-caller and playmakers. And no one embodies that more than Kelce.
His words carry weight, not just because of his résumé, but because of how closely tied he is to the team’s culture. If he’s fired up about Bieniemy’s return, it’s hard not to read between the lines.
This doesn’t sound like a farewell tour. This sounds like a player who’s gearing up for one more run.
The Chiefs haven’t made Bieniemy’s return official yet, but all signs point to a reunion that could help reignite an offense that lost some of its edge last season. And if Kelce is back in the fold - energized, motivated, and ready to go - Kansas City might not be down for long.
One thing’s clear: Kelce isn’t done writing his story just yet. And with Bieniemy back in the building, the next chapter might be a familiar one - just with a little extra fire.