Chiefs OC Bieniemy returns to team after wife's recovery from shooting

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Last updated Aug 18, 2026

Chiefs OC Bieniemy returns to team after wife's recovery from shooting
Summary

Eric Bieniemy, the offensive coordinator for the Kansas City Chiefs, returned to the team on August 10 after taking time off following a shooting incident at his home. His wife, Mia, was shot on July 26 and has since been recovering. Bieniemy briefly addressed reporters, expressing gratitude for the support his family received and stating that his wife, who suffered gunshot wounds, is on a good path to recovery. He noted that while at home, he remained involved with the team by watching practices remotely and called for coaching adjustments. Bieniemy's son, Elijah, has been arrested in connection with the shooting and is facing several charges, with court proceedings pending a mental health evaluation.

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  • •Mia Bieniemy remains in recovery following the shooting
  • •Elijah Bieniemy faces charges related to the incident
  • •Bieniemy was involved with the team remotely during his time off
  • •Chiefs continue their preseason preparations as Bieniemy resumes duties
  • •Bieniemy previously coached the Chiefs from 2018-2022, winning two Super Bowls
Latest Updates
  • 10:31 PMYahoo Sports — Chiefs OC Eric Bieniemy Breaks Silence Weeks After Wife’s Alleged Shooting
  • 7:21 PMESPN — Chiefs' Bieniemy: Wife on 'great road to recovery'
  • 7:18 PMYahoo Sports — Chiefs Coach Eric Bieniemy Gives Update on Wife Mia’s Recovery After She Was Allegedly Shot by Their Son
  • 5:09 PMYahoo Sports — Bieniemy jokes wife Mia gave him blessing to rejoin Chiefs after she was shot at their Virginia home
  • 5:04 PMYahoo Sports — Chiefs OC Eric Bieniemy says wife Mia on 'road to recovery' 3 weeks after shooting
  • 4:48 PMYahoo Sports — Chiefs OC Eric Bieniemy: My wife is doing great, she gave me her blessing to return
What they're saying
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Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy joked Tuesday that he had the blessing of his wife, Mia, to return to the team after she was shot at their Virginia home because, well, “I know I was driving her and a bunch of my family members crazy in the house.” Mia was shot the evening of July 26, and the couple's 27-year-old son, Elijah, was arrested. Eric left the Chiefs right away to help his family through the crisis, and he returned to camp last week ahead of a preseason loss to the Rams.

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Kansas City Chiefs coordinator Eric Bieniemy broke his silence over his wife’s alleged shooting involving their son. He addressed the questions during the Chiefs training camp press conference. Eric Bieniemy thanks the Chiefs and fans for supporting his family after the alleged shooting Eric Bieniemy spoke about his wife Mia’s alleged shooting by their son […] The post Chiefs OC Eric Bieniemy Breaks Silence Weeks After Wife’s Alleged Shooting appeared first on Reality Tea.

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Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy returned to the team last week after leaving the team to be with his wife Mia as she recovered from being shot in late July and he spoke to reporters for the first time since getting back on Tuesday.

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