NFL Rumors: Eric Bieniemy Eyed by 'Multiple' Teams, Interviewed for Patriots OC Job

The former Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator who helped lead the team to three Super Bowl appearances during their recent dynasty is reportedly back on the radar of NFL teams.

Jordan Schultz of Fox Sports reported Tuesday that Eric Bieniemy spoke with "multiple NFL teams" regarding openings on their staff. Some of those talks remain "ongoing," although the New England Patriots decided to hire Josh McDaniels as their offensive coordinator after interviewing Bieniemy.

McDaniels is clearly a familiar name for the Patriots, as he was the organization's OC from 2006-08 and again from 2012-21. New England won three Lombardi Trophies and reached five Super Bowls during his two tenures.

Bieniemy is no stranger to Super Bowls from his time on the Chiefs. He was the running backs coach for the team for five seasons from 2013 to 2017 before he was promoted to O.C. for the next five years.

Kansas City went to the playoffs nine times in that 10-year stretch and won two Super Bowls while reaching another.

Bieniemy's experience also includes college stops with Colorado and UCLA and time as the running backs coach of the Minnesota Vikings from 2006-10 before he joined the Chiefs. Yet he has not found as much success since leaving Kansas City.

He was the offensive coordinator of the Washington Commanders in 2023 but was fired after a 4-13 season. He then became the offensive coordinator at UCLA but was fired after a 5-7 campaign in 2024.

Teams may be wary of how much of the success with the Chiefs can be attributed to Andy Reid and Patrick Mahomes, but it is still difficult to ignore Bieniemy's resume from his time with the organization.

And that has at least landed him interviews with multiple teams during this coaching cycle.