Before the Chiefs decided to keep Eric Bieniemy, it was Patrick Mahomes who called for it with three emojis to do the trick.

It was a disappointing season for the Kansas City Chiefs, who finished with a 6-11 record and missed the playoffs for the first time since 2014. To make matters worse, quarterback Patrick Mahomes suffered a torn ACL in Week 15.

Patrick Mahomes appeared to hint at a reunion between the Kansas City Chiefs and former offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy on Wednesday.

Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas City Chiefs fist bumps his son, Bronze, while his wife and daughter, Brittany and Sterling, watch prior to a game against the Denver Broncos at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on Nov. 10, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri. Jamie Squire Getty Images

Speaking to reporters for the first time since tearing his ACL in Week 15, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes provided a positive update on his rehabilitation and expressed a desire to be back for Week 1 of the 2026 season.

The Kansas City Chiefs continue to reveal more about the new staff being built around offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy. Sam McDowell of the Kansas City Star reported the initial departures of four assistant coaches last week,