Travis Kelce discusses Eric Bieniemy's impact on Chiefs' offense
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 7:03 AM
Last updated Aug 13, 2026
Travis Kelce addressed the Chiefs' reunion with offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy, highlighting the intensity and accountability he brings to the team. Kelce noted that the Chiefs' offense has struggled since Bieniemy's departure, dropping in scoring rank each season from 2023 to 2025. The tight end emphasized that accountability was a key missing element during a challenging 2025 season, which ended without a playoff appearance. Bieniemy returns after a stint away from Kansas City, and players believe he can positively influence their performance moving forward.
- •Kelce praises intensity and accountability brought by Bieniemy
- •Offense ranked 15th, 15th, and 21st in scoring from 2023 to 2025
- •Chiefs missed playoffs in 2025 for the first time since 2014
- •Bieniemy previously helped Chiefs win two Super Bowls
- 7:03 AMYahoo Sports — Travis Kelce can’t stress the importance of OC Eric Bieniemy returning to the Chiefs
- 7:46 PMYahoo Sports — Travis Kelce reveals missing ingredient Eric Bieniemy brought back to Chiefs
"Kansas City Chiefs TE Travis Kelce discussed the importance of the returning offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy. The Chiefs had Bieniemy on their coaching staff from 2013 to 2022, with Bieniemy spending his last four seasons as the team’s offensive coordinator before leaving as a two-time Super Bowl champion.
"Travis Kelce spoke about his wedding to Taylor Swift for the first time, but he also addressed the importance of the Chiefs returning offensive coordinator.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 13, 2026, 7:03 AMTravis Kelce can’t stress the importance of OC Eric Bieniemy returning to the Chiefs
Kansas City Chiefs TE Travis Kelce discussed the importance of the returning offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy. The Chiefs had Bieniemy on their coaching staff from 2013 to 2022, with Bieniemy spending his last four seasons as the team’s offensive coordinator before leaving as a two-time Super Bowl champion.
- Yahoo SportsAug 12, 2026, 7:46 PMTravis Kelce reveals missing ingredient Eric Bieniemy brought back to Chiefs
Travis Kelce spoke about his wedding to Taylor Swift for the first time, but he also addressed the importance of the Chiefs returning offensive coordinator.
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