Eric Bieniemy is back in the big leagues. After a year in the college ranks, the two-time Super Bowl champion offensive coordinator with the Kansas City Chiefs has agreed to terms to become the Chicago Bears new running backs coach, as confirmed by CBS Sports NFL Insider Jonathan Jones .

Less than two weeks after hiring Ben Johnson as their head coach, the Chicago Bears have reportedly added another top offensive mind to their staff.

Eric Bieniemy is back in the NFL, returning to his roots as a running backs coach with the Chicago Bears. After spending the past two years as an offensive coordinator—first with the Washington Commanders in 2023 and then with UCLA in 2024—the former Colorado standout is taking a step down the coaching ladder but landing in a role where he has historically thrived.