Bears lose RBs coach Eric Bieniemy to Chiefs

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson, running backs coach Eric Bieniemy and running back D’Andre Swift #4 stand on the field during warm-ups before the Bears take on the New York Giants at Soldier Field, Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025. | Ashlee Rezin/Sun-TimesAshlee Rezin/Sun-Times

The Bears have lost their running backs coach — Eric Bieniemy is returning to the Chiefs as their offensive coordinator. He’ll replace former offensive coordinator Matt Nagy, who has interviewed for both head coaching and coordinator positions around the league.

Bieniemy’s move was seen as likely after the Chiefs requested an interview with him on Monday. The Chiefs knew all about him already — he worked for head coach Andy…