Andy Reid, the legendary Chiefs coach with three Super Bowl rings, defies retirement rumors and vows to return next season despite a shocking 6-10 collapse.
Story Highlights
- Reid, 67, plans to coach the Kansas City Chiefs in 2026 after signing a five-year, $100 million extension in 2024.
- Chiefs finish 6-10, ending streaks of 10 playoff trips, nine AFC West titles, and three straight Super Bowls.
- Reid’s 307 career wins place him 18 victories from third all-time, behind Belichick and Shula.
- Delivered three Lombardi Trophies in five Super Bowls, second only to Belichick’s six.
Reid Addresses Retirement Speculation
Andy Reid spoke to Kansas City reporters via Zoom call. He dismissed retirement talk with humor, stating, “I mean, I think I’m coming back, right? If they’ll have me back, I’ll come back.”
The 67-year-old coach affirmed his intent to return, noting the uncertainty of the coaching business. This comes unusually early, in late December rather than post-Super Bowl February as in prior years.
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— FOX2now (@FOX2now) December 29, 2025
Chiefs’ Disappointing 2025 Season
Kansas City enters its season finale in Las Vegas at 6-10, eliminated from postseason play. This marks the end of dominant streaks under Reid: 10 consecutive playoff appearances, nine straight AFC West titles, seven AFC Championship appearances, and three straight Super Bowls.
Patrick Mahomes took over from Alex Smith in 2018, fueling much of this success with 149 regular-season wins and an 18-8 playoff record over 13 Kansas City seasons.
Reid’s Illustrious Coaching Legacy
Reid coached the Philadelphia Eagles for 14 seasons, securing 130 regular-season wins and 10 playoff victories. Highlights included four NFC Championship appearances and a Super Bowl loss.
In Kansas City over the past 13 years, his winning pace accelerated. The Chiefs reached five Super Bowls, winning three Lombardi Trophies. Only Bill Belichick, with six rings alongside Tom Brady, surpasses Reid’s Super Bowl achievements.
Path to All-Time Greatness
Reid holds 307 career regular-season wins. He needs 18 more to pass George Halas for third place on the NFL’s all-time list, trailing only Belichick and Don Shula.
His April 2024 contract extension through 2028 underscores the Chiefs’ commitment amid this down year. Fans and analysts watch to see if Reid can rebuild the dynasty in 2026, restoring the winning culture that defined recent eras.
