Chiefs Announce Retirement of Veteran Coach Ahead of 2025 Season
Chiefs Announce Retirement of Veteran Coach Ahead of 2025 Season originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
The Kansas City Chiefs are coming off their third straight Super Bowl appearance this past February. While they ultimately fell short of securing a third consecutive Lombardi Trophy, they remain a top contender heading into the 2025 season, with the majority of their roster and coaching staff returning under head coach Andy Reid.
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However, on Wednesday, the Chiefs announced the retirement of Assistant Special Teams Coach Andy Hill, who had been a part of Reid's staff from 2020 through the 2024 season. During his tenure, Hill helped the franchise capture two Super Bowl titles and reach four championship games.
Hill's ties to Reid date back to his distinguished coaching career at the University of Missouri, where he earned a place in the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame. He played a key role in leading one of the league's most consistent special teams units throughout his time in Kansas City.
"Thank you for helping us make our special teams extra special, Coach Hill. Congratulations on a well-earned retirement!" Chiefs posted.
Chiefs fans reacted to the news:
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"Helped make Tommy Townsend one of the best in the business. Happy Retirement, Coach!" A fan said.
Another fan posted, "Thank you for all you've done. Best wishes on your retirement!"
Someone else added, "Hill wrapping up an impressive tenure."
One more fan commented, "Mizzou legend."
Missouri Tigers wide receivers coach Andy Hill against the Iowa Hawkeyes in the 2010 Insight Bowl at Sun Devil Stadium.© Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
Hill began his coaching career in 1992, just one year after Andy Reid, then an assistant at Missouri, left to begin his NFL journey. Hill eventually joined the Missouri coaching staff in 1996 and went on to spend 23 seasons with the program, becoming one of the longest-tenured coaches in school history.
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Over the years, he served in a variety of roles, ultimately rising to the position of associate head coach before departing to join the Chiefs' coaching staff.
Related: Travis Kelce Issues Stern Warning to NFL Ahead of 13th Season with Chiefs
This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 11, 2025, where it first appeared.
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