CHIEFS EXTEND HC ANDY REID, GM BRETT VEACH AND PRESIDENT MARK DONOVAN
The Kansas City Chiefs have signed Head Coach Andy Reid, General Manager Brett Veach and Team President Mark Donovan to new contract extensions, the organization confirmed on Monday.
Chiefs Chairman and CEO Clark Hunt told Andy Reid after their Super Bowl win in February that he wanted to make him the NFL’s highest paid coach and has now followed through on his promise, making it official only two months later. As per NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, Reid, who is set for the Hall of Fame in Canton after he calls time on his head coaching career, is now tied to the Chiefs through the 2029 season, when he’ll be 71 years old.
“I’m incredibly grateful to Clark and the entire Hunt family for giving me the opportunity to lead this historic franchise,” said Reid. “Over the last 11 years, Tammy and I have enjoyed calling Kansas City our home. The community has embraced us, we’ve watched our family grow, including having all 12 grandkids during our time here.”
“On the field, there have been so many people that have contributed to our success and Super Bowls, and I’m grateful to the players, coaches and staff that have all invested their time into this process. I’d also like to thank my agent, Bob LaMonte. Chiefs Kingdom is a special place and I’m blessed to have the opportunity to be here.”
The organization also simultaneously locked down one of the league’s best executives, General Manager Brett Veach, through the end of the decade as Kansas City launches its quest for a three-peat and a dynastic run at pro football’s major prize. The Chiefs have won the coveted Lombardi trophy three times over the past five years and have played in four Super Bowls during that span.
Veach said in a statement released by the team: “I’d like to thank Clark and the entire Hunt family for the support I’ve received these past seven seasons. I am blessed to work alongside very talented people and I’m proud of the work we’ve done to bring three Super Bowls to Kansas City. I am excited to continue my career in a city that’s embraced me and my family the way it has and look forward to more opportunities to bring more championships to Chiefs Kingdom.”
The trio of Donovan, Veach and Reid has been together since 2017 and have overseen a Chiefs team which has gone 100-34 during that time, including the postseason. Over that period the team claimed seven consecutive AFC West Division titles, four AFC Championships and three Super Bowl Championships. The Chiefs have also been in six consecutive AFC Championship games dating back to 2018, and hosted an NFL record five-straight until this past year.
“Mark [Donovan], Brett [Veach] and Andy [Reid] have achieved historic success together, and we are thrilled that the will continue in their roles for many years to come,” Chiefs CEO Clark Hunt said in a statement released by the team. “Individually, Mark, Brett and Andy each represent the best in the National Football League at their respective positions, and together, they make up one of the finest leadership teams in all of professional sports.”
“They have been tremendous leaders for this organization on and off the field, and we look forward to their continued success in the years ahead.”
Chiefs’ quarterback Patrick Mahomes reacted to the news of the extensions of the organization’s top brass by writing on X, “Yessir!” accompanied by two flexing arms emojis.
Kansas City already has TE Travis Kelce and QB Patrick Mahomes under contract until 2026 and 2031 respectively. With the new front office extensions, the defending champions are looking to prolong their storied success both on and off the field. The Chiefs also recently signed five-time Pro Bowl DT Chris Jones to a five-year deal, keeping him with the organization through 2028.
-Maher Abucheri
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