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Veteran NFL Coach Andy Reid to Exit Kansas City Chiefs After 2024 Season
Andy Reid, the esteemed head coach of the Kansas City Chiefs, is set to conclude his tenure with the team by the end of the 2024 season, rounding out what will be a 12-season stint since his start in 2013. Entering his 26th season as an NFL head coach, Reid, 66, boasts an impressive career record of 258-144-1 in the regular season and a 26-16 record in playoff appearances.
Reid’s NFL coaching legacy began in 1999, and over the years, he has become known for his remarkable leadership and strategic acumen. However, with advancing age and previous health concerns, including heart palpitations, the revered coach is looking toward retirement. The Chiefs’ journey back to Super Bowl glory appears fraught with challenges, not least of which is maneuvering the high costs associated with retaining key players under the salary cap.
The financial burden of Patrick Mahomes’ significant contract, initially signed in 2020, has begun to impact the Chiefs’ roster management.
Mahomes, one of the league’s standout quarterbacks, restructured his deal to earn $208.1 million from 2023-2026, but the high cost has already led to the departure of stars such as Tyreek Hill and L’Jarius Sneed. Last season, these financial strains contributed to a notable decline in offensive production, marking the worst performance in terms of points and yards during the Mahomes-Reid era.