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Chiefs Special Teams Coach Andy Hill Retires, Prompting Internal Promotions

The first significant staff departure under Andy Reid has led Kansas City to elevate assistants, refocusing team depth across the offensive line with added emphasis on receiver room upgrades ahead of the 2025 season.

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Overview

  • Andy Hill retired after five seasons leading the Chiefs’ special teams, marking the first major coaching departure under Andy Reid’s tenure.
  • Porter Ellett shifts from assistant running backs coach to assistant special teams coach under coordinator Dave Toub.
  • Mark DeLeone returns to Kansas City as assistant running backs coach, filling the vacancy left by Ellett’s move.
  • Head coach Andy Reid remains committed to his role, reinforcing his preference for promoting from within to sustain staff continuity.
  • The organization is boosting its offense by upgrading the offensive line through the draft and free-agent signings while targeting improvements in the wide receiver room.