The Kansas City Chiefs fired defensive coordinator Bob Sutton, the team announced Tuesday.
“Bob is a good football coach and a great person. He played an integral role in the success of our team over the last six seasons," head coach Andy Reid said in a statement. "I’ve said before that change can be a good thing, for both parties, and I believe that is the case here for the Chiefs and Bob. This was not an easy decision, but one I feel is in the best interest of the Kansas City Chiefs moving forward.”
Reid was asked about Sutton's future with the franchise on Monday during a press conference after it was reported that Kansas City was considering changes to the defensive staff following Sunday's AFC championship loss.