{
  "id": 165532,
  "title": "Kenneth Walker addresses Chiefs OC Eric Bieniemy’s absence from training camp after personal tragedy",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/05/kenneth-walker-addresses-chiefs-oc-eric-bieniemys-absence-from",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-05T07:52:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/kenneth-walker-addresses-chiefs-oc-075251220.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy is currently absent from training camp due to a personal tragedy. His wife, Mia, was shot in a shooting incident at their home in Ashburn, Virginia, leaving her injured and their son, Elijah, in custody. Bieniemy, a former Chicago Bears offensive coordinator, is highly regarded for his role in the Chiefs' success and is set to return to the team. Kenneth Walker, the Chiefs' running back, expressed his support for Bieniemy, promising that the team will continue to perform while waiting for his return. Walker, who was recently named Super Bowl MVP with the Seattle Seahawks, had to miss the start of the season due to the situation. The Chiefs' fans and supporters are hopeful that Bieniemy will soon be back to lead the team to further success.",
  "summary": "Kansas City Chiefs running back Kenneth Walker III shared his feelings on OC Eric Bieniemy’s absence from training camp. Bieniemy is dealing with a significant personal issue after a shooting at his house left his wife injured and his son in custody.",
  "key_points": [
    "Eric Bieniemy absent from training camp due to wife's shooting.",
    "Mia Bieniemy injured, son Elijah in custody.",
    "Kenneth Walker pledges team's continued performance."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}