Kansas City Chiefs' offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy has stepped away from the team amid a chaotic start to training camp. His wife, Mia Bieniemy, remains hospitalized after being shot at the couple's home on Sunday night.
The incident led to the arrest of the Bieniemy's son, Elijah Zion Bieniemy, on three felony charges. Eric Bieniemy's decision to step away from the team is likely a result of the ongoing investigation and his concern for his family's well-being.
The news comes as the NFL offseason officially kicks off, with all 32 teams reporting to training camp by July 28. The Washington Commanders, meanwhile, parted ways with tight ends coach Ben Steele on Monday morning, following a June 7 arrest on suspicion of driving while intoxicated.
Wes Welker, an offensive assistant and personnel analyst with the Commanders, has taken over coaching duties for the position during Steele's leave. The Commanders' decision to let Steele go may be a sign of the team's commitment to maintaining a safe and responsible work environment.
The 49ers are also starting training camp without head coach Kyle Shanahan, who is recovering from injuries suffered in a car accident earlier in July. Shanahan has a concussion, but the team expects him to return at some point in camp.
The start of training camp also brings attention to the quarterback battles brewing in several teams. Fans are eager to see how players like Deshaun Watson, Shedeur Sanders, Kyler Murray, and J.J. McCarthy will perform in their respective roles.
The Arizona Cardinals have reached a new one-year deal with quarterback Jacoby Brissett, worth a reported $15.5 million. The deal ends a minor contract dispute that lingered through the offseason.
As training camps kick off, fans around the league await answers to several questions. The outcome of these battles and the success of new head coaches will shape the season's narrative. For now, the focus remains on the Bieniemy family and the ongoing investigation into the shooting at their home.
Source: Yahoo Sports