Bieniemy Back, Stronger Than Ever | Wichita News

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

Eric Bieniemy is back coaching the Chiefs after a deeply personal ordeal — his wife, Mia, was shot, and investigators suspect their son Elijah was involved. He stepped away to support his family but returned to training camp fueled by gratitude for the overwhelming love from the team and community. His wife’s strong recovery gave him the strength to come back, even encouraging him to get back to work. While away, he stayed connected by livestreaming practices and reviewing game plans, getting animated in his usual way — even if his family wasn’t used to it. Now fully back on the field, his…