The Facts: Eric Bieniemy is staying in Kansas City. The offensive coordinator is returning to the Chiefs on a new one-year deal, NFL Network's Jeffri Chadiha and Tom Pelissero reported.
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It will be the 52-year-old Bienemy's fifth season as the Chiefs' offensive coordinator. His contract had previously expired after signing a one-year deal in 2021, as well. Bieniemy's new deal is the shortest possible term, which could prove beneficial for the coordinator. As the coordinator of an offense widely regarded as one of the most explosive in the NFL in the last three seasons, Bieniemy has attracted plenty of attention on the head-coaching market, though he hasn't been offered a job to this point. Bieniemy has completed more than a few head-coaching interviews in the last two offseasons, most recently sitting down with the New Orleans Saints about their vacancy, which was eventually filled by Dennis Allen. Should Bieniemy again enter the coaching carousel a year from now, he'll do so with contractual freedom.