Andy Reid Announces Big Chiefs Coaching News

The Kansas City Chiefs are heading into the 2024 campaign with their eyes set on winning their third straight Super Bowl.

They have made sure to retain key members like Chris Jones, Drue Tranquill, Mike Danna, and Derrick Nnadi. They also brought in quality veterans Marquise Brown and Carson Wentz but that wasn't all they did.

They also extended defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo but they weren't done making moves to the coaching staff. In a presser on April 15, head coach Andy Reid said Rod Wilson is moving into the OLB coaching position permanently after Ken Flajole officially retired.

Chiefs News: Rod Wilson Will be the OLB Coach for 2024

Wilson is entering his sixth season with Kansas City and third season as defensive coach. Throughout his tenure with the Chiefs, he's been tasked with coaching up different members of the team.

He worked with defensive backs, special teams, and now linebackers. Wilson loves the game of football and is able to get the most out of his players.

Before joining the NFL, Wilson coached at Charleston Southern from 2013 to 2016 as a safety coach, inside linebacker coach, and even assisted with special teams.

Prior to his college coaching career, the 42-year-old played in the NFL for six years. He finished with 47 total tackles with one forced fumble with the Chicago Bears and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. primarily playing on special teams.

The Chiefs are looking to keep the continuity not only on the football field but also on the coaching staff.

Kansas City is absolutely loaded and are poised to make another deep playoff run. They currently have the second-best odds in the NFL to win the whole thing at +650. Head over to FanDuel Sportsbook, claim your sign-up bonus, and take advantage of these odds to back the Chiefs.

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