The Kansas City Chiefs have announced the return of former head coach Todd Haley as their new bench coach. Haley, who served as the Chiefs’ head coach from 2009 to 2011, is a familiar face in Kansas City and brings years of experience and expertise back to the franchise.
During his original tenure with the Chiefs, Haley led the team to an AFC West title in 2010, though his time in Kansas City was cut short, as he was dismissed midway through the 2011 season. Since then, Haley has built a diverse coaching resume, including a recent stint as head coach of the Memphis Showboats in the United States Football League. He also previously held prominent roles as the wide receivers coach for the New York Jets, Chicago Bears, and Dallas Cowboys from 1997 to 2006.
Chiefs head coach Andy Reid, who has helmed the team since 2013 and led them to two Super Bowl victories (Super Bowl LIV and LVII), is reportedly enthusiastic about Haley’s return to Kansas City. The Chiefs have flourished under Reid, establishing themselves as one of the NFL’s top teams, and Reid’s partnership with quarterback Patrick Mahomes has turned the Chiefs into perennial contenders.
Haley’s return as bench coach adds a familiar and experienced presence to the Chiefs’ sideline, and fans are eager to see how his contributions will impact the team as they continue to push for another Super Bowl run. Haley joins a Chiefs roster currently riding high, led by the defensive efforts of players like Chris Jones and the emerging talent of second-year linebacker Felix Anudike-Uzomah.
The Chiefs will face the Denver Broncos in their next game, looking to keep their winning streak alive and further solidify their position in the AFC. Haley’s return could provide an additional spark for a team already firing on all cylinders, with Reid and Haley’s combined experience setting high expectations for the Chiefs’ season.