BREAKING NEWS: Chiefs Extend Andy Reid’s Contract Through 2029, Making Him NFL’s Highest-Paid Coach
Kansas City, MO – April 15, 2025
In a major move that underscores the Kansas City Chiefs’ commitment to long-term success, the franchise has officially extended head coach Andy Reid’s contract through the 2029 NFL season. The extension not only secures the future of one of the most successful coaches in league history but also makes Reid the highest-paid coach in the NFL as of 2025.
The announcement was made jointly by the Chiefs’ front office and team owner Clark Hunt on Tuesday morning. Specific financial terms of the deal were not disclosed, but sources close to the negotiations report the new agreement includes significant salary increases, performance bonuses, and additional incentives tied to postseason achievements.
“We’re thrilled to have Coach Reid continuing to lead the Chiefs through the end of the decade,” Hunt said during the press conference. “His leadership, consistency, and football intelligence are the cornerstones of our team’s culture and success.”
Andy Reid, now 67, has led the Chiefs since 2013, transforming the organization into a perennial championship contender. Under his leadership, Kansas City has made the playoffs in 10 of his 12 seasons, won three Super Bowls, and reached five AFC Championship games. With quarterback Patrick Mahomes still in his prime and a solid front office in place, the Chiefs are widely expected to remain contenders for years to come.
“I’m honored and grateful,” Reid said. “I really love the game, and I love this team. Coaching here in Kansas City has been one of the great joys of my life, and I’m excited for what lies ahead.”
The extension comes just two months after the Chiefs fell to the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LIX, a highly anticipated matchup that saw Reid face his former team. Despite the loss, the organization’s confidence in Reid never wavered. Team insiders say the contract talks began shortly after the Super Bowl and wrapped up swiftly, a sign of mutual commitment between Reid and the franchise.
General Manager Brett Veach, who also received a contract extension earlier this year alongside President Mark Donovan, praised Reid’s influence both on and off the field. “Coach Reid is more than a football coach—he’s a mentor, a visionary, and a true leader,” Veach said. “With him at the helm, we know we’re always in position to compete at the highest level.”
Fans across Chiefs Kingdom greeted the news with widespread celebration on social media, many viewing Reid’s extension as a sign that the golden era of Kansas City football will continue well into the late 2020s.
With his new deal, Reid surpasses previously top-paid coaches including Bill Belichick and Sean Payton, further solidifying his status as one of the all-time greats in the sport. As the 2025 NFL Draft approaches, the Chiefs enter a new season with stability, star power, and now—an even stronger sense of direction under Coach Andy Reid.
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