Report: Eagles request interview with Eric Bieniemy

The Eagles have requested to interview Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy. Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports

Report: Eagles request interview with Chiefs OC Eric Bieniemy

By Erin Walsh | Last updated 1/16/21

The Philadelphia Eagles need a new head coach after firing Doug Pederson, and they haven't been shy about requesting interviews with some of the top available candidates.

According to NFL Network's Mike Garafolo, the Eagles have requested to interview Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy for their vacant head-coaching job. It's unclear when the interview will take place with Kansas City still in the playoffs.

Just mentioned on @nflnetwork the #Eagles have requested permission to interview Chiefs OC Eric Bieniemy for their vacant head-coaching job, sources say. TBD when the interview will occur because KC is alive.
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) January 16, 2021

Bieniemy played one season for the Eagles in 1999. He drew interest from the Atlanta Falcons, Detroit Lions, Jacksonville Jaguars, Los Angeles Chargers and New York Jets, but all of those teams have either hired a head coach or have zeroed in on one candidate.

Bieniemy is in his eighth season with the Chiefs and third as offensive coordinator. He previously served as the team's running backs coach from 2013-17.

The Eagles have interviewed Carolina Panthers offensive coordinator Joe Brady, Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive coordinator Todd Bowles, and New England Patriots assistant Jerod Mayo. They have also requested an interview with Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels.

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