Bieniemy Back After Family Tragedy | Fayetteville News

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

Eric Bieniemy is back with the Kansas City Chiefs after a harrowing family emergency—his wife Mia was shot at their Virginia home, and their son Elijah has been arrested in connection with the incident. Though deeply shaken, Eric returned to coaching, staying connected remotely by watching practices and joining meetings, even yelling at his screen to keep his competitive edge alive. He credits his wife’s strength for giving him the courage to return, joking she let him go because he was driving the family crazy. The legal situation with Elijah remains unresolved, pending a mental health…