Sources - Commanders finalizing deal to make Eric Bieniemy new OC

ASHBURN, Va. — The Washington Commanders are working on finalizing a deal to make Eric Bieniemy the team's new offensive coordinator, sources told ESPN on Friday, confirming multiple reports.

The sides have agreed in principle on a two-year deal and are now working on the language of the contract, sources said. Bieniemy spent Friday talking to Washington's current assistants and will speak with the rest on Saturday, according to sources. He's expected to be in Washington for an introductory news conference next week.

Bieniemy spent the past five seasons as the Kansas City Chiefs' offensive coordinator, helping oversee an offense that powered two Super Bowl championships — including one last weekend.

But he was not the primary playcaller on coach Andy Reid's staff. In Washington, Bieniemy would be in complete charge of the offense and call plays.

Bieniemy replaces Scott Turner, who was fired on Jan. 10 after three seasons. During those three years combined, Washington ranked 27th in yards per game and 28th in points per game. Last season, the Commanders were 20th in yards and 26th in points.

Washington will enter a crucial fourth season under head coach Ron Rivera. The Commanders have gone a combined 22-27-1 in his first three seasons, winning the NFC East title with a 7-9 record in 2020. With Washington's franchise up for sale, it's likely that the Commanders would need a strong season for the staff to continue.

Bieniemy has interviewed for several head-coaching jobs over the past four offseasons but did not receive any offers. This year, he interviewed for the Indianapolis Colts' head-coaching position, but that job went to Shane Steichen.

«It's so past deserved,» Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes said before the Super