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“He Married Up”: Chiefs’ OC Eric Bieniemy Sneaks Dig at Travis Kelce Ahead of Dolphins Clash

Every touchdown, sideline reaction, and locker-room moment now carries extra weight since Travis Kelce’s wedding to Taylor Swift. And naturally, a global pop star screaming “that’s my husband!” while pointing at her ring only adds to the hype. Yet, once…

By Hetal Moleshri · Essentially Sports

Published: Thursday, 24 September 2026 at 8:41 PM

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Eric Bieniemy praised Travis Kelce's leadership while jokingly remarking that the tight end 'married up.'
Bieniemy returned to Kansas City as offensive coordinator in 2026 after coaching stints in Washington, UCLA, and Chicago.
The coordinator previously coached Kelce in Kansas City across a decade-long stint from 2013 to 2022.

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Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy praised tight end Travis Kelce on September 24, joking that Kelce "married up" following his wedding to Taylor Swift. Bieniemy noted that despite Kelce's massive global stardom, he remains grounded and consistently delivers vital leadership and energy inside the Chiefs' facility.

Bieniemy returned to the Chiefs as offensive coordinator in 2026 after stints with Washington, UCLA, and Chicago. Having coached Kelce previously from 2013 to 2022, Bieniemy emphasized that Kelce's professional focus and production remain unchanged on the field.

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“He Married Up”: Chiefs’ OC Eric Bieniemy Sneaks Dig at Travis Kelce Ahead of Dolphins Clash

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