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Chiefs Revamp Coaching Staff After Mahomes' Injury

1/21/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The Kansas City Chiefs fired assistant running backs coach Mark DeLeone and offensive assistant Kevin Saxton II after the 2025 season, their first playoff miss with Patrick Mahomes.
Patrick Mahomes suffered a torn ACL late in the 2025 season.
Eric Bieniemy returns as Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator to revitalize the offense.
The Chiefs seek to improve the coaching staff and support Mahomes in the upcoming season.

History

Historical Context

The San Francisco 49ers' 55-point victory in Super Bowl XXIV in 1989, under coach George Seifert, highlighted the significance of strategic coaching and player health in the NFL. In 2025, the Kansas City Chiefs, after missing the playoffs, are restructuring their coaching staff to support quarterback Patrick Mahomes, who suffered a torn ACL, reflecting ongoing adaptations in coaching strategies to enhance team performance.

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Story summary

The Kansas City Chiefs fired assistant running backs coach Mark DeLeone and offensive assistant Kevin Saxton II after the 2025 season, their first playoff miss with Patrick Mahomes.
Patrick Mahomes suffered a torn ACL late in the 2025 season.
Eric Bieniemy returns as Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator to revitalize the offense.
The Chiefs seek to improve the coaching staff and support Mahomes in the upcoming season.

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