Andrew Walter Reid is an American football head coach for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League (NFL). He transformed the Chiefs from a failing team to top-contenders in the league after being hired as head coach in 2013. He has spent 11 seasons with the Chiefs, during which he led the team to 10 playoff appearances, eight division titles, six AFC Championship Games, four appearances to the Super Bowl, and three Super Bowl titles. He is also the only NFL coach to appear in four conference championships with two teams and win 100 games. Further, Reid secured the Chiefs' first back-to-back division titles in 2016 and 2017, lifted the team to its first Super Bowl in 50 years in 2019, and won the team's first postseason game since 1993 in 2013.

Reid, a native of Los Angeles, California, attended John Marshall High School as well as California Maritime Academy. After which, he enrolled at Glendale Community College in 1976 but transferred to Brigham Young University in 1978. After graduating in 1981, he began his coaching career as a graduate assistant at BYU. He worked with four more universities, but his professional career began in 1992 with the Green Bay Packers.

Andy Reid's Personal Information

Andy Reid's Early Life, Personal Life, and Family Background

Andy Reid has been married to Tammy since 1981, as per Britannica. Together, they have three sons and two daughters. According to the Chiefs website, Reid was born to parents Elizabeth and Walter Reid in Los Angeles, California, on March 19, 1958. He worked as a vendor at Dodger Stadium while attending John Marshall High School. Later, he also attended the California Maritime Academy and as a cadet, he sailed aboard on the TS Golden Bear.

After suffering a knee injury while playing offensive lineman at Glendale Community College, Reid intended to transfer to Stanford. But his best buddy and teammate Randy Tidwell was targeted by BYU head coach, LaVell Edwards, who also brought Reid into the fold. Reid was an extremely analytical player who studied Edwards and offensive coordinator Doug Scovil intently, according to his teammates who knew him well. He won the 1980 Holiday Bowl in his senior year.

Andy Reid’s Net Worth & Career Earnings

As of September 2024, Andy Reid’s net worth is estimated to be $50 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth.

Andy Reid House

According to the NY Post, Andy Reid owns an opulent $5 million beach property in Dana Point, California, which is conveniently close to the location of the big game in Las Vegas. His seaside property was extensively renovated in 2015, according to The Post. The house was originally a modest 1,400-square-foot, three-bedroom home, but it was later expanded into a nearly 4,000-square-foot estate with five bedrooms and five bathrooms. Reid paid $3.99 million for the property back in 2006.

Redfin estimates that Reid and Tammy own a $2.78 million property, which has four bedrooms and five bathrooms, at their primary residence in Kansas City, Missouri. Built in 2007, this house, which is situated in the Williamsburg neighborhood, has approximately 5,100 square feet of living space, five fireplaces, pine floors, a media room, a 1,500-bottle wine cellar, a bar, and an elevator. Reid paid roughly $2 million for the property in 2013, as per the NY Post.

Andy Reid Contract & Salary

In 2017, Andy Reid agreed to a five-year contract with the Chiefs that, with different bonuses and milestones, was worth over $40 million. At the time of his signing, he was the fifth-highest paid coach in the league, according to Celebrity Net Worth. His annual pay with the Kansas City Chiefs was $11.5 million as of the conclusion of the 2023–2024 season. After which, Andy signed a five-year, $100 million contract with the Chiefs in April 2024, increasing his yearly salary to $20 million on average.

Reid is the highest-paid coach in U.S. sports, as of September 2024, earning $20 million per year, according to Sportico. The only coach in history to make more money per year was Bill Belichick, earning $25 million, who left the New England Patriots after the 2023 season.

Andy Reid Coaching History

Reid worked as a graduate assistant on the football coaching staff at BYU for a year following his graduation in 1981. Following which, Reid became an offensive lines coach for a number of universities, including San Francisco State University (1983-1985), Northern Arizona University (1986), University of Texas at El Paso (1987-1988), and University of Missouri (1989-1991).

Reid began his professional career with the Green Bay Packers as an assistant coach in 1992 and continued until 1998, with the team he won the 1996 Super Bowl. In 1999, he took on his first head coaching job with the Philadelphia Eagles and stayed with them till 2012, after which, in 2013, he was hired by the Kansas City Chiefs.

Brigham Young University (1982)

On the advice of then BYU head coach, LaVell Edwards, Andy Reid began his coaching career as an assistant graduate at BYU in 1981. However, he initially wanted to become a writer.

San Francisco State (1983-1985); Northern Arizona (1986); UTEP (1987-1988); Missouri (1989-1991)

For nine seasons, Andy Reid remained as the offensive line coach for four institutions. He joined San Francisco State University, then Northern Arizona University, followed by the University of Texas at El Paso, and the University of Missouri.

Green Bay Packers (1992-1996 & 1997-1998)

In 1992, Andy Reid was employed by Holmgren at the Green Bay Packers. The same year, quarterback Brett Favre joined the team. He was promoted to assistant offensive line and tight ends coach in 1995, and he played a key role in the 1996 team’s victory against the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XXXI. In 1997, Reid was hired by the Packers as their quarterbacks coach, taking over for Marty Mornhinweg.

Philadelphia Eagles (1999-2012 & 2001-2012)

In 1999, Reid was hired as head coach of the Philadelphia Eagles. He was appointed without having ever worked as a coordinator, making him the second-youngest head coach in the league. However, many people criticized the hiring. The Eagles finished the 1999 season with a 5-11 record. However, they won their first playoff game in five years in 2000, when they improved to 11-5.

The next season, Reid led the Eagles to their first of four straight Eastern Division titles, which was the longest winning streak in the team's history. The Eagles advanced to Super Bowl XXXIX in 2004, though they lost to the Patriots. Next, he had rougher seasons than usual from 2005 to 2007.

In 2008, Reid led the Eagles to their fifth NFC title game, which they eventually lost to the Arizona Cardinals. The next two seasons were also mediocre, losing to the Packers in the Wild Card Round of the 2010 season. The Eagles finished 8-8 in 2011 and were unable to advance to the postseason. The 2012 season was Reid’s worst coaching year to date, as the Eagles barely finished with a 4-12 record. It was revealed on New Year's Eve of 2012 that he would be leaving his position as head coach.

Kansas City Chiefs (2013-present)

Andy Reid signed a five-year contract to take over as head coach of the Kansas City Chiefs at the beginning of 2013. His first game as head coach saw the Chiefs upset the Jacksonville Jaguars 28-2, their largest opening-day victory margin since 1963. He went on to coach the Chiefs to a 9-0 record at the beginning of the regular season and an 11-5 record at the end.

Reid had a 9-7 record in the 2014 season, and they missed the playoffs too. In 2015, Reid led the Chiefs to their first playoff victory since 1993. More success followed in 2016, with the team finishing 12-4 and winning their division. In 2017, the Chiefs won their division once again. However, they were defeated by the Tennessee Titans in the Wild Card Round.

Reid's best season to date was 2018, when the Chiefs won their third straight division title and concluded the regular season as the AFC's top seed. Further, Reid also became one of just a few NFL coaches to win 200 games in their career during the 2018 NFL season.

In the 2019 season, at Super Bowl LIV, the Chiefs defeated the San Francisco 49ers 31-20, winning his first ever Super Bowl. In the 2020 and 2021 seasons, the Chiefs had a record of 14-2 and 12-5, winning the AFC West in both the seasons. In the former, they lost to the Buccaneers in the Super Bowl, while in the latter, they lost to the Bengals in the AFC finals. The Chiefs went on to win the Super Bowl in the 2022 season against his former Eagles 38-35 and the 2023 season against the 49ers 25-22. As head coach, Reid won the Super Bowl three times, and the Chiefs became the first team to win it twice since the New England Patriots in 2003 and 2004.

Andy Reid’s Achievements and Awards

Andy Reid’s awards and achievements are as follows:

Super Bowl Wins (2020, 2022, 2023)

Andy Reid won his Super Bowl as an assistant coach with the Green Bay Packers in 1996. More than two decades later, he became the first coach to lead two different teams to the Super Bowl, given he advanced with the Chiefs. They eventually won against the San Francisco 49ers, 31-20.

Reid faced his former team, the Philadelphia Eagles, in Super Bowl LVII of the 2022 season, leading the Chiefs to a tight win. In the Super Bowl of the following season, the Chiefs won their first overtime game in Super Bowl history, defeating the San Francisco 49ers.

AP NFL Coach of the Year (2002)

Andy Reid won the AP NFL Coach of the Year in 2002 during his time with the Philadelphia Eagles. That season, he finished 12-4, topping the NFC East, but losing to the Buccaneers in the NFC finals.

Sporting News Coach of the Year (2000, 2002, 2018)

The National Football League (NFL) head coach who has done the best job possible with the talent he has at his disposal is given the Coach of the Year Award by a number of news and sports organizations each year. Reid won it three times, in 2000 and 2002 with the Eagles and 2018 with the Chiefs, as per Sporting News.

Pro Football Weekly Coach of the Year (2002)

Andy Reid won the 2002 Coach of the Year Award, presented by Pro Football Weekly.

Maxwell Club NFL Coach of the Year (2000, 2002, 2010, 2018)

Andy Reid won the Coach of the Year four times in 2000, 2002, 2010 and 2018, while being presented by Maxwell.

Andy Reid Coaching Tree

Andy Reid’s coaching tree is as follows:

Andy Reid Family

Andy Reid's parents are Walter and Elizabeth Reid. He also has a younger brother, Randy. Andy’s wife is Tammy Reid and they have five children: daughters Drew Ann and Crosby, and sons Garrett, Britt, and Spencer. The pair are also the grandparents to 12 kids.

Andy Reid’s parents

Andy Reid's parents are Elizabeth Reid, a radiologist, and Walter Reid, a scenic artist. The family resided in Los Feliz, a neighborhood in Los Angeles, according to the Chiefs website. Further, Andy's younger brother, Randy Reid, is a Pop Warner veteran and an expert in soft serve, and offers financing at Randy Reid's Rockin' Watercraft Warehouse.

Andy Reid’s wife

Andy Reid’s wife is Tammy Reid since 1981. She was born in New York on November 6, 1959. Her early years were spent in Memphis, Tennessee, until she relocated to Arizona to finish high school. She stated that her parents were very involved in their community when she was growing up. After graduating from high school, she went to Brigham Young University, as per People.

During a virtual fireside discussion for their church, the Latter-day Saints of Greater Kansas City, Andy and Tammy revealed that they both enrolled in the same tennis class at BYU. Tammy said that she thought Andy was cute right away and wished he would ask her out.

The couple started dating after they met in college. Things had gotten serious between the two by that summer, and Andy became a Mormon at Tammy's father's advice. Andy and Tammy claim to be as in love as they ever were, even after 40 years and five kids. According to the People, Andy claims that his "trophy wife" will be by his side even if the team wins.

Andy Reid’s children

Andy and Tammy share daughters Drew Ann and Crosby Reid and sons Garrett, Britt, and Spencer Reid, according to the People. The first kid of the pair was born in Utah, when Andy was completing his Master's degree. The Reid family moved around a lot because Andy was a coach, which is why all five of their children were born in separate states.

Like their father, Andy's boys all followed careers in football. Garrett, their oldest child, tragically passed away in August 2012 after an unintentional drug overdose. Spencer, their youngest child, also coaches for the Chiefs. The family is members of the Latter-day Saint Church of Jesus Christ.

Unlike Andy and Tammy's lifestyle, their children lead somewhat private lives and are rarely pictured together. The pair also have 12 grandchildren, with whom they frequently spend time together during Chiefs games.