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Chiefs Reportedly Hire Chad O'Shea as Wide Receivers Coach

The veteran assistant arrives with Patriots championship credentials following six seasons overseeing Cleveland's receivers.

Overview

  • NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reported on Jan. 19 that Kansas City is hiring Chad O'Shea to lead its wide receivers room.
  • O'Shea is set to replace Connor Embree, who was let go after the 2025 season.
  • He spent the past six seasons with the Browns as wide receivers coach and passing-game coordinator.
  • His background includes a decade coaching Patriots receivers with three Super Bowl titles, a 2019 stint as the Dolphins' offensive coordinator, and an early-career stop with the Chiefs in 2003.
  • Coverage frames the move as part of Andy Reid's early offseason staff reshaping, with ClutchPoints noting Cleveland ranked bottom-three in passing yards, total offense, and points in 2025–26.