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Andy Reid

Andy Reid is an American football coach best known as the head coach of the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League (NFL).

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Andy Reid is an American football coach best known as the head coach of the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League (NFL). He previously served as head coach of the Philadelphia Eagles and was part of the Green Bay Packers coaching staff when they won Super Bowl XXXI. Reid is widely regarded as one of the most successful coaches in NFL history, with three Super Bowl victories as Chiefs head coach and one as a Packers assistant.

Early life and education

Andy Reid was born in Los Angeles in 1958. He attended Brigham Young University, where he later began his coaching career as a graduate assistant.

NFL coaching career

Reid worked with the Green Bay Packers before becoming head coach of the Philadelphia Eagles in 1999. He became head coach of the Kansas City Chiefs in 2013.

Kansas City Chiefs tenure

Reid transformed the Chiefs into one of the NFL’s top teams. Under his leadership, the Chiefs won three Super Bowls and reached multiple playoff and championship games.

Legacy

Reid is known for sustained success across two franchises and for developing high-performing offenses. He is frequently ranked among the most accomplished coaches in NFL history.

Key facts

  • Andy Reid has been head coach of the Kansas City Chiefs since 2013.
  • He previously coached the Philadelphia Eagles from 1999 to 2012.
  • He won Super Bowl XXXI with the Green Bay Packers as an assistant coach.
  • He led the Chiefs to Super Bowl titles in 2020, 2023, and 2024.
  • Britannica describes him as one of the NFL’s most successful coaches.
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Canadian context

Andy Reid is relevant to Canadian readers through the NFL’s popularity in Canada, especially because the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl appearances and victories have drawn major Canadian media coverage.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Andy Reid?
Andy Reid is an American football coach and the head coach of the Kansas City Chiefs.
What teams has Andy Reid coached?
He has been head coach of the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs, and earlier coached for the Green Bay Packers as an assistant.
How many Super Bowls has Andy Reid won?
He has won four Super Bowls total: three as a head coach with Kansas City and one as an assistant with Green Bay.
When was Andy Reid born?
He was born on March 19, 1958.
Where is Andy Reid from?
He was born in Los Angeles, California, in the United States.

References

  1. Encyclopaedia Britannicahttps://www.britannica.com/biography/Andy-Reid
    Supports: Birth date and place; coaching achievements; Super Bowl victories; summary of career
  2. Kansas City Chiefshttps://www.chiefs.com/team/coaches-roster/andy-reid
    Supports: Current role as head coach and Super Bowl championships
  3. Wikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andy_Reid
    Supports: Career timeline, Eagles and Chiefs coaching history, postseason achievements
  4. BYU Cougarshttps://byucougars.com/sports/football/roster/player/andy-reid
    Supports: College background, early coaching career, personal and career milestones
  5. IMDbhttps://www.imdb.com/name/nm1766468/bio/
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, marriage, and family details