Challenges in the Life of Andy Reid in a Detailed Timeline

Resilience and perseverance in the journey of Andy Reid. A timeline of obstacles and growth.

Andy Reid is the head coach of the Kansas City Chiefs, considered one of the greatest NFL coaches. Previously, he coached the Philadelphia Eagles from 1999-2012, also serving as Executive VP of Football Operations. He's the only NFL coach to win 100 games with two different franchises, and the only coach to appear in four consecutive conference championships with two different franchises.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Challenges & Struggles

2005: Difficult Season for Reid

The 2005 season was difficult for Reid. He had to deal with Terrell Owens' flamboyant persona and later lost Donovan McNabb to a season-ending injury. Despite these challenges, Reid became the winningest coach in Eagles' franchise history with a win over the Oakland Raiders.

2006: Rollercoaster Campaign

In 2006, the Eagles had a rollercoaster campaign. A season-ending injury to Donovan McNabb turned a 4–1 start into a mid-season breakdown. Reid coached backup quarterback Jeff Garcia and led the 5–6 Eagles to victories over NFC rivals. The Eagles won the NFC East division title and a wild card game, but their season ended in the NFC Divisional Round.

2007: 8-8 Season

In the 2007 season, Reid led the Eagles to an 8–8 season and failed to make the postseason.

2009: Wild Card Round Loss

In the 2009 season, Reid failed to win a first-round post-season game for the first time in his career, with his 11–5 Eagles being eliminated by the Dallas Cowboys in the Wild Card Round.

2011: "Dream Team" Fails to Deliver

Prior to the 2011 season, the Eagles made high-profile additions, leading to Vince Young calling them a "dream team". However, Reid and the Eagles failed to improve on the previous season's record, falling to 8–8 and missing the playoffs.

2012: Worst Record of Head Coaching Tenure

In the 2012 season, Reid and the Eagles struggled to a 4–12 record, the worst of his head coaching tenure. The Eagles also missed the postseason for the second consecutive year under Reid.

2015: Chiefs' Struggle and Playoff Run

In 2015, the Chiefs started with a 1-5 record, endangering their playoff chances. Andy Reid took responsibility for the team's poor start. The Chiefs then won all remaining regular-season games, finishing 11-5 and securing a wild card spot. They won their first playoff game since 1993 but lost to the New England Patriots in the Divisional Round. Reid faced criticism for clock management in that game.

2015: First Losing Record Since 2015

In 2021, the Kansas City Chiefs began the season 3–4, their first losing record since 2015.

2017: Strong Start, Playoff Loss

In 2017, the Chiefs started strong, winning their first five games. After a slump, Reid conceded play-calling duties. They finished 10-6, clinching the AFC West for the second year in a row. However, they suffered a home playoff loss to the Tennessee Titans.

2020: Contract Extension and Super Bowl LV Appearance

During the 2020 season, Reid signed a contract extension with the Chiefs. The Chiefs secured a playoff berth and finished with a league-best 14-2 record. They advanced to Super Bowl LV against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers but lost. The 14-2 record marked the best in franchise history.

2021: Britt Reid's Suspension

In 2021, Andy Reid's second son, Britt, was suspended and not offered a new contract as an assistant coach after being involved in a DWI car accident, causing severe injuries to a five-year-old girl.

2021: 100 Wins with Two Franchises

In 2021, Reid became the first NFL head coach to win 100 games with two different franchises. The Chiefs started with a losing record but then clinched the AFC West. Reid also became the NFL's fifth-most-winningest coach. The Chiefs advanced to their fourth consecutive AFC Championship Game but lost to the Cincinnati Bengals.

2024: Franchise-Record Wins and Super Bowl LIX Loss

In the 2024 season, Andy Reid led the Chiefs to a franchise-record 15 wins in the regular season. The team earned a first-round bye for the AFC playoffs as the top overall seed. Reid led the Chiefs to their third consecutive Super Bowl appearance. The Chiefs season ended with a 40–22 loss against his former team in Super Bowl LIX in a rematch of the game two years prior.