The Kansas City Chiefs named Eric Bieniemy offensive coordinator Tuesday.
Kansas City's former offensive coordinator Matt Nagy was named Chicago Bears head coach Monday, creating a vacancy.
Bieniemy has served as the Chiefs' running backs coach since 2013.
"I've known Eric a long time, both as a player and a coach," Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said in a statement. "He's done a phenomenal job with our running backs and has been involved in every aspect of our offense over the last five years. He’s a great teacher and has earned this opportunity. I know he will do a good job."
Bieniemy also served as the running backs coach for the Minnesota Vikings from 2006-2010. The 48-year-old played in the NFL from 1991-1999, spending his career with the San Diego Chargers, Cincinnati Bengals, and Philadelphia Eagles.