Bieniemy Returns After Family Tragedy | Durham News

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

Eric Bieniemy is back with the Kansas City Chiefs after a devastating personal loss—his wife Mia was shot by their son Elijah in July. After taking time off to support his family, Bieniemy returned to practice in August and spoke publicly for the first time, thanking the team and fans for their support. Mia is recovering well and gave him the green light to return. Elijah, 27, has been arrested on charges including malicious wounding and firearm use and is in custody. Despite the tragedy, Bieniemy remains focused, praising his wife’s strength, and head coach Andy Reid confirmed he’s back to…