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Andy Reid

Reid with the Kansas City Chiefs in 2021
Kansas City Chiefs
Position:	Head coach
Personal information
Born:	(1958-03-19) March 19, 1958 (age 67) Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Career information
High school:	John Marshall (Los Angeles)
College:	Glendale (1976–1977) BYU (1978–1980)
Career history
As coach:
BYU (1982) Graduate assistant San Francisco State (1983–1985) Offensive line coach Northern Arizona (1986) Offensive line coach UTEP (1987–1988) Offensive line coach Missouri (1989–1991) Offensive line coach Green Bay Packers (1992–1996) Assistant offensive line & tight ends coach Green Bay Packers (1997–1998) Quarterbacks coach & assistant head coach Philadelphia Eagles (1999–2012) Head coach Kansas City Chiefs (2013–present) Head coach
As executive:
Philadelphia Eagles (2001) Executive Vice President of Football Operations
Career highlights and awards
As a head coach: 3× Super Bowl champion (LIV, LVII, LVIII) AP NFL Coach of the Year (2002) 3× Sporting News Coach of the Year (2000, 2002, 2018) Pro Football Weekly Coach of the Year (2002) 4× Greasy Neale Award (2000, 2002, 2010, 2018) Philadelphia Eagles 75th Anniversary Team As an assistant coach: Super Bowl champion (XXXI)
Head coaching record
Regular season:	273–146–1 (.651)
Postseason:	28–17 (.622)
Career:	301–163–1 (.648)
Coaching stats at PFR

Andy Reid is a famous American football coach. He is currently the head coach for the Kansas City Chiefs in the National Football League (NFL). Before joining the Chiefs, Reid was the head coach for the Philadelphia Eagles from 1999 to 2012.

Andy Reid is known as one of the greatest NFL coaches ever. He is the only NFL coach to win 100 games with two different teams. He is also the only coach to reach four straight conference championships with two different teams.

Reid started his professional coaching career with the Green Bay Packers in 1992. He helped the team win Super Bowl XXXI. In 1999, he became the head coach of the Eagles. Under his leadership, the Eagles often made it to the playoffs. He led them to nine playoff appearances and a Super Bowl XXXIX appearance.

In 2013, Reid became the head coach of the Chiefs. He helped turn the team into one of the best in the league. The Chiefs won their first playoff game since 1993 in 2015. They also won their first Super Bowl in 50 years in Super Bowl LIV. With the Chiefs, Reid has led them to 11 playoff appearances and three Super Bowl titles.

Early Life and Football Journey

Andy Reid was born in Los Angeles, California, on March 19, 1958. He went to John Marshall High School. As a teenager, he worked selling things at Dodger Stadium.

When he was 13, Reid appeared on Monday Night Football. He took part in the Punt, Pass, and Kick competition. He was already very big for his age.

Playing Days

Reid played football as an offensive tackle. He played at Glendale Community College. Later, he played for BYU. At BYU, he was teammates with future NFL stars like Jim McMahon.

His teammates remember that Reid didn't play much. However, he was very good at studying the game. He learned a lot from his coaches. In his senior year, BYU won the 1980 Holiday Bowl.

Coaching Career Highlights

After college, Reid decided to become a football coach. He spent nine years coaching the offensive line at different colleges. He coached at places like San Francisco State and the University of Missouri.

Green Bay Packers Assistant Coach

In 1992, Andy Reid joined the Green Bay Packers as an assistant coach. He worked with Mike Holmgren, who was the head coach. Reid helped the Packers win Super Bowl XXXI in 1996. He later became the team's quarterbacks coach.

Leading the Philadelphia Eagles

The Philadelphia Eagles hired Andy Reid as their head coach on January 11, 1999. He was one of the youngest head coaches in the league. He was also the first head coach hired without first being an offensive or defensive coordinator.

Reid speaking with Eagles' quarterback Jeff Garcia during a game against the Washington Redskins in December 2006

One of his first big decisions was drafting quarterback Donovan McNabb. In his first year, the Eagles improved their record. In 2000, they made the playoffs for the first time in years.

In 2001, Reid also became the executive vice president of football operations for the Eagles. This meant he had the final say on football decisions.

Reid with the Philadelphia Eagles at the team's training camp at Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, in August 2008

The Eagles won their division four years in a row, from 2001 to 2004. They reached the NFC Championship game three times but lost. In 2004, they finally won the NFC Championship. This led them to Super Bowl XXXIX, where they lost to the New England Patriots.

Reid became the winningest coach in Eagles history in 2005. He led the Eagles to more playoff appearances in the following years. In 2008, they reached another NFC Championship game.

After the 2012 season, the Eagles decided not to renew Reid's contract. He had been the longest-serving head coach in the NFL at that time. During his 14 years with the Eagles, Reid had the most wins and playoff victories in team history. He helped 19 players go to the Pro Bowl.

Success with the Kansas City Chiefs

Reid with the Kansas City Chiefs in August 2016

On January 4, 2013, Andy Reid became the head coach of the Kansas City Chiefs. In his first game, the Chiefs won by a large margin. In Week 3, Reid returned to Philadelphia to play against his old team, the Eagles. The crowd gave him a standing ovation. The Chiefs won the game.

Reid led the Chiefs to a great start in 2013, winning their first nine games. They finished the season with an 11–5 record and made the playoffs. In 2015, the Chiefs started 1–5. However, they won all their remaining games and made the playoffs. They won their first playoff game since 1993.

Reid with the Chiefs in August 2018

In 2016, the Chiefs won their division for the first time under Reid. They also earned a first-round bye in the playoffs. In 2017, the Chiefs won their division again.

The Patrick Mahomes Era

The 2018 season brought new success with quarterback Patrick Mahomes. Mahomes won the MVP award in his first year as a starter. The Chiefs finished as the top team in the AFC. They won their first home playoff game since 1993. They hosted the AFC Championship for the first time but lost to the New England Patriots.

In 2019, the Chiefs won their division for the fourth year in a row. They reached Super Bowl LIV and defeated the San Francisco 49ers. This was the Chiefs' first Super Bowl victory in 50 years. It was also Andy Reid's first Super Bowl win as a head coach.

Reid signed a contract extension with the Chiefs in 2020. The Chiefs had their best season ever with a 14–2 record. They reached Super Bowl LV but lost to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Left to right: Travis Kelce, Patrick Mahomes, U.S. president Joe Biden, Reid, and Mark Donovan in the Oval Office following Reid's second Super Bowl victory in Super Bowl LVII in June 2023

In 2021, Reid became the first NFL head coach to win 100 games with two different teams. He also became the fifth-most-winningest coach in NFL history. The Chiefs reached their fourth straight AFC Championship Game.

In the 2022 season, Reid led the Chiefs to a 14–3 record. They won their division for the seventh year in a row. The Chiefs made it to Super Bowl LVII and won against his former team, the Philadelphia Eagles. This was Reid's second Super Bowl victory as a head coach.

In the 2023 season, Reid led the Chiefs to another AFC West title. They reached Super Bowl LVIII and won against the San Francisco 49ers in overtime. Reid became a Super Bowl champion for the third time as head coach. The Chiefs were the first team to win back-to-back Super Bowls since the New England Patriots in 2003 and 2004.

In the 2024 season, Reid led the Chiefs to a record 15 wins. They reached their third straight Super Bowl, Super Bowl LIX. They lost to the Philadelphia Eagles in a rematch. Reid became the sixth coach in NFL history to lose three Super Bowls.

Head Coaching Record

Coaching Connections

Andy Reid has worked under five head coaches during his career:

• LaVell Edwards, BYU (1982)
• Vic Rowen, San Francisco State (1983–1985)
• Larry Kentera, Northern Arizona (1986)
• Bob Stull, UTEP (1987–1988), Missouri (1989–1991)
• Mike Holmgren, Green Bay Packers (1992–1998)

Many of Reid's assistant coaches have gone on to become head coaches in the NFL. Some of them include:

• John Harbaugh, Baltimore Ravens (2008–present)
• Doug Pederson, Philadelphia Eagles (2016–2020), Jacksonville Jaguars (2022–2024)
• Sean McDermott, Buffalo Bills (2017–present)
• Matt Nagy, Chicago Bears (2018–2021)

Some players who played for Andy Reid have also become head coaches:

• DeMeco Ryans, Houston Texans (2023–present)

Personal Life

Andy Reid is married and has three sons and two daughters. His family belongs to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

His youngest son, Spencer, works as an assistant strength coach for the Chiefs.

Reid has appeared in commercials with Patrick Mahomes for State Farm. He also appeared in commercials for Snickers. In 2024, he made a guest appearance in the Hallmark Channel movie Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story.

See also

In Spanish: Andy Reid para niños

• List of National Football League head coach wins leaders
• List of professional gridiron football coaches with 200 wins
• List of Super Bowl head coaches