{"id":42043,"date":"2026-08-13T01:18:28","date_gmt":"2026-08-12T20:18:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=42043"},"modified":"2026-08-13T01:18:28","modified_gmt":"2026-08-12T20:18:28","slug":"travis-kelce-welcomes-eric-bieniemy-back-to-chiefs-after-wifes-shooting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=42043","title":{"rendered":"Travis Kelce Welcomes Eric Bieniemy Back to Chiefs After Wife\u2019s Shooting"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script>\r\n  atOptions = {\r\n    'key' : '644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6',\r\n    'format' : 'iframe',\r\n    'height' : 90,\r\n    'width' : 728,\r\n    'params' : {}\r\n  };\r\n<\/script>\r\n<script src=\"https:\/\/www.highperformanceformat.com\/644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>The Future Hall of Famer <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.realitytea.com\/2026\/04\/23\/travis-kelce-jason-new-heights-podcast-world-cup\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Travis Kelce<\/a><\/strong> is happy to see <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.realitytea.com\/2026\/08\/10\/eric-bieniemy-returned-to-chiefs-camp-tragedy-update\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Eric Bieniemy<\/a><\/strong> back at <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.realitytea.com\/2026\/08\/12\/rashee-rice-30-days-prison-offseason\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kansas City Chiefs<\/a><\/strong> training camp. The offensive coordinator returned after spending about two weeks away to be with his wife, Mia, following her shooting.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-travis-kelce-praises-eric-bieniemy-s-infectious-intensity-after-coach-returns-to-chiefs-camp\">Travis Kelce praises Eric Bieniemy\u2019s \u2018infectious\u2019 intensity after coach returns to Chiefs camp<\/h2>\n<p>Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Aug. 12, the 36-year-old All-Pro tight end Travis Kelce said Bieniemy brings an energy that the team had been missing. \u201cOne, you\u2019ve got intensity. Intensity is the first thing and that intensity is infectious,\u201d Kelce said. \u201cAnd I love that s\u2014. It\u2019s one of my favorite things about him. I don\u2019t think there\u2019s enough of that in the world, let alone in this building.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>As per <a href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/travis-kelce-welcomes-eric-bieniemy-back-to-chiefs-training-camp-12027724\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PEOPLE<\/a>, the Super Bowl champion also pointed to Bieniemy\u2019s demanding nature. While his accountability can sometimes frustrate players, Kelce said, \u201cHe\u2019s one of those guys where his accountability is gonna piss you off.\u201d He added, \u201cBut if you treat it the right way and you act the right way, respond the right way with it, you\u2019re gonna become better, and it\u2019s gonna make the team a better team.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s one of those things I think we really missed here in Kansas City,\u201d Kelce shared.<\/p>\n<p>Bieniemy stepped away from the team after his wife, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.realitytea.com\/2026\/07\/27\/andy-reid-eric-bieniemy-wife-shooting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Mia Bieniemy<\/strong><\/a>, was allegedly shot at their Virginia home on July 26. She was hospitalized following the incident and is recovering. Meanwhile, their 27-year-old son, Elijah, was arrested in connection with the shooting. He faces three felony charges, including malicious wounding and firearm-related charges. His preliminary hearing is scheduled for Aug. 31.<\/p>\n<p>Now, Bieniemy is back with the Chiefs as they prepare for the upcoming season. This is his second stint as the team\u2019s offensive coordinator. He previously held the position from 2018 to 2022 and won two Super Bowls with Kansas City.<\/p>\n<p>Kelce has also made it clear that Bieniemy\u2019s return was one of the things he was looking forward to this season.<\/p>\n<p><strong>TELL US \u2013 WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT TRAVIS KELCE\u2019S COMMENTS ON ERIC BIENIEMY?<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<script async=\"async\" data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/pl30214220.effectivecpmnetwork.com\/9ab3d4df8a7e1a6171e16ddbf732cc19\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<div id=\"container-9ab3d4df8a7e1a6171e16ddbf732cc19\"><\/div>\r\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Future Hall of Famer Travis Kelce is happy to see Eric Bieniemy back at Kansas City Chiefs training camp. The offensive coordinator returned after spending about two weeks away to be with his wife, Mia, following her shooting. 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