Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy went through another hiring cycle without getting a head coaching job. With his contract up, Bieniemy and the Chiefs had a decision to make on his future.
The decision apparently is made.
Bieniemy will return to Chiefs for 2022, Matt Verderame of fansided.com reports. Tom Pelissero of NFL Media adds that Bieniemy has agreed to a one-year deal.
Bieniemy joined Andy Reidβs staff in 2013. He spent his first five seasons as the teamβs running backs coach and the past four as offensive coordinator.
He reportedly was considering whether to coach in college or take a year off if he didnβt remain with the Chiefs.
Bieniemyβs name appeared in Brian Floresβ recent racial discrimination lawsuit against the NFL and some of its teams as Bieniemy continues to get interviews for head coaching jobs without getting hired.
Bieniemy does not call the plays in Kansas City. But he has played an integral part in the teamβs 50-15 regular-season record, 8-3…