The Kansas City Chiefs are serious about trying to win another Super Bowl and more. They announced extensions for head coach Andy Reid, president Mark Donovan, and general manager Brett Veach on Monday, April 22.
The exact details of the extensions were not immediately given, but Reid is set to receive a significant payment. NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reported, "Chiefs chairman and CEO Clark Hunt told Andy Reid he wanted to make him the NFL's highest-paid coach, and now he is, on a deal that runs through 2029, per sources."
One person who's thrilled for Reid is Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, who immediately reacted to the news.
"Yessir 💪🏽💪🏽," Mahomes posted on X.
Yessir 💪🏽💪🏽 https://t.co/eUupsMXC0j
— Patrick Mahomes II (@PatrickMahomes) April 23, 2024
Reid's extension successfully put an end to those retirement rumors that were circulating before the Chiefs won consecutive Super Bowls. Big Red mentioned on The Rich Eisen Show on March 7 that he'll "just know" when it's time to retire, which doesn't seem to be anytime soon.
The last time Reid signed an extension was in 2020, after winning his first Super Bowl with the Chiefs. Reid earned $11.5 million annually, Sportico reported in November, making him the eighth-highest coach in the NFL. The top spot was held by Bill Belichick, who earned $25 million a year.
With Belichick gone, Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton was the highest-paid coach, earning $18 million annually. So if Reid is now the highest-paid coach in the NFL, he's earning a salary over $18 million a year. Reid will be 71 years old when his deal expires while Mahomes will be 34.
Chiefs head coach Andy Reid is 'Incredibly Grateful' to Continue in Kansas City
GettyChiefs' head coach Andy Reid after winning the 2024 Super Bowl on February 11, 2024.
Reid shared heartfelt statement expressing gratitude to the Chiefs organization for his extension. "I'm incredibly grateful to Clark and the entire Hunt family for giving me the opportunity to lead this historic franchise," Reid said.
"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."
Clark Hunt Shared a Strong Message on Extending Andy Reid, Mark Donovan & Brett Veach
GettyChiefs CEO and chairman Clark Hunt with wife, Tavia Hunt (L), and daughter, Gracie Hunt (R), on February 08, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
While Reid was hired as the Chiefs head coach in 2013, he's worked with Veach and Donovan since 2017. During this time, Kansas City has a 100-34 record, a .746 win percentage in regular and postseason games combined. The Chiefs have secured seven consecutive AFC West Division titles, four AFC Championships and three Super Bowl wins.
"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," Hunt said. "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."
