According to a report from FOX Sports NFL insider Jordan Schultz on Saturday, the Chicago Bears are hiring former Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy as their new running backs coach.
Bieniemy spent nine years as a running backs coach and offensive coordinator with the Chiefs before moving to the nation’s capital to become the offensive coordinator and assistant head coach of the Washington Commanders for the 2023 season.
After his stint with the Commanders, the two-time Super Bowl champion was named offensive coordinator and assistant head coach of the UCLA Bruins but was unfortunately relieved of his duties after the 2024 season.
Sources: The #Bears are hiring former #Chiefs OC Eric Bieniemy as their new running backs coach.
The respected veteran coach and 2x Super Bowl champion will bring a wealth of experience to Ben Johnson’s new staff in Chicago. pic.twitter.com/35jL5ds343
— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) February 1, 2025
Bieniemy was rumored to be a potential replacement for the Chiefs if Kansas City’s current offensive coordinator, Matt Nagy, sought a new position with another team in the offseason.
Bears head coach Ben Johnson is sure to benefit greatly from Bieniemy’s experience and leadership in his first season with Chicago.