The Carolina Panthers have reportedly requested an interview with Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy for their head coaching position.
The #Panthers have submitted a request for #Chiefs OC Eric Bieniemy, sources say. The plan is to interview him for their head coach opening this week. A strong candidate who Andy Reid has publicly supported as very ready.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) December 30, 2019
The request is often simply a formality. Bieniemy is currently under contract with Kansas City. Most teams, excluding the New England Patriots, won't block their assistants from interviewing for promotions.