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Eric Bieniemy stays involved with Chiefs practices while supporting his wife

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Last updated Aug 12, 2026

Eric Bieniemy stays involved with Chiefs practices while supporting his wife
Summary

Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy continues to assist with team practices from home in Virginia. Bieniemy's wife, Mia, is recovering after being shot, an incident involving their son Elijah, who has been charged. Despite his absence, Bieniemy has been watching practices on a live feed and is providing feedback directly to players and coaches. Chiefs general manager Brett Veach noted that Bieniemy's attention to detail remains significant for the team. Joe Bleymaier is currently serving as offensive coordinator in Bieniemy's absence, and there is no set date for Bieniemy's return to in-person duties.

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  • •Eric Bieniemy supports Chiefs while his wife recovers from a shooting.
  • •Bieniemy provides input on practices through live feeds from home.
  • •Elijah Bieniemy faces charges in connection with the shooting incident.
  • •Joe Bleymaier is filling in as offensive coordinator during Bieniemy's absence.
  • •There is no timeline for Bieniemy's return to the team in person.
Latest Updates
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What they're saying
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Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy returned to the team Monday for his first practice since his wife was shot at their Virginia home and the couple's 27-year-old son was arrested in the shooting. Bieniemy was greeted by a handful of fans as he walked down the long hill to the training fields at Missouri Western State University, where the Chiefs hold camp. Then he jumped right into his first practice since Mia Bieniemy was shot the evening of July 26.

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For some it may be a job, but for him it seems like passion! Kansas City Chiefs coordinator Eric Bieniemy is still involved in training camp despite being away, streaming practices from home while his wife recovers from a shooting. Bieniemy stepped away from camp after his wife, Mia, suffered multiple gunshot wounds at their home in late July.

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Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid shared praise for Eric Bieniemy and gave an update on his wife after she was shot last month. The post Chiefs HC Andy Reid Shares Update on Eric Bieniemy’s Wife After Return to Practice appeared first on HEAVY.

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