In a move underscoring their determination to sustain their Super Bowl success and build a dynasty, the Kansas City Chiefs have extended contracts for head coach Andy Reid, president Mark Donovan, and general manager Brett Veach.
Reid’s contract now stretches through 2029, cementing his status as a cornerstone of the organization’s future. The specifics of the extensions remain undisclosed, but it’s evident that Reid is in for a substantial increase in earnings. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Chiefs chairman and CEO Clark Hunt expressed his desire to make Reid the highest-paid coach in the NFL – a promise that has been fulfilled.
Reid’s extension puts to rest any speculation about retirement following the Chiefs’ consecutive Super Bowl victories. Addressing rumors on The Rich Eisen Show earlier this year, Reid made it clear that retirement isn’t on the horizon anytime soon, stating that he will “just know” when the time is right to step away.
This latest extension comes on the heels of Reid’s previous contract renewal in 2020, following the team’s first win under his leadership. At that time, Reid was earning $11.5 million annually, placing him among the top coaches in the league. With the departure of Bill Belichick, who held the top spot with a $25 million salary, Reid’s new deal positions him as the highest-paid coach in the NFL, likely earning over $18 million per year.
Looking ahead, Reid will be guiding the team until the age of 71 when his contract expires, while Mahomes, the face of the franchise, will be 34. The synergy between the veteran coach and the young quarterback bodes well for the Chiefs’ continued success on the field.
