Eric Bieniemy Returns to Football | Kansas City Chiefs News

Kansas City Chiefs News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 19, 2026 · 1m

Eric Bieniemy made his first public appearance since his wife Mia was shot at home, thanking Chiefs Kingdom and the Hunt family for their unwavering support while respecting their privacy. Mia, recovering strongly after multiple gunshot wounds, is hailed by Eric as a “soldier and a saint,” and her healing was the driving force behind his return to the team — even if she jokingly “blessed” him to leave so he wouldn’t drive everyone crazy at home. Though away during the offseason, Bieniemy stayed deeply connected via livestreams and game tape, sometimes yelling colorful commentary at his screen…