Chiefs' Andy Reid Chases NFL Coaching Wins Record

The legendary head coach is determined to surpass Don Shula's all-time wins mark before retiring.

Feb. 11, 2026 at 11:07pm

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Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid, who has led the team to three Super Bowl titles in 13 seasons, is determined to surpass Don Shula's all-time NFL coaching wins record before retiring. At 69 years old, Reid has 279 regular-season wins, just 49 shy of Shula's mark of 328. With an average of nearly 11.5 wins per season in Kansas City, Reid could break the record in early 2030 at age 72.

Why it matters

Reid's pursuit of the all-time coaching wins record is a testament to his longevity and sustained excellence in the NFL. Surpassing Shula's mark would cement Reid's legacy as one of the greatest head coaches in league history, and the drive to achieve this goal is keeping the legendary coach energized and motivated to continue leading the Chiefs.

The details

According to a report from Jason La Canfora of SportsBoom, Reid's goal is to claim the all-time wins record currently held by Don Shula. At his current pace of nearly 11.5 wins per season, Reid would surpass Shula's record of 328 regular-season wins in early 2030 at the age of 72. Reid's combined regular-season and postseason record currently stands at 307 wins, just 40 shy of Shula's total mark.

  • Reid has been the head coach of the Kansas City Chiefs for 13 seasons, since 2013.
  • Reid has amassed 279 regular-season wins so far in his career.
  • Don Shula holds the NFL's all-time coaching wins record with 328 regular-season victories.
  • At his current pace, Reid would surpass Shula's record in early 2030 at the age of 72.

The players

Andy Reid

The head coach of the Kansas City Chiefs, who has led the team to three Super Bowl titles in 13 seasons and is determined to surpass Don Shula's all-time coaching wins record before retiring.

Don Shula

The former head coach of the Miami Dolphins, who holds the NFL's all-time coaching wins record with 328 regular-season victories.

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What they’re saying

“He wants that record. He knows exactly how close it is.”

— One of Reid's former staffers (SportsBoom)

“He feels as energized as ever; you can tell. He's going to catch Shula. You can take that to the bank.”

— A source described as a confidant of Reid's since the Philadelphia Eagles first hired him as a head coach in 1999 (SportsBoom)

What’s next

Reid's current contract with the Chiefs runs through the end of the 2028 season. If he maintains his current pace of nearly 13 total wins per year (regular-season and postseason), he would be just one victory shy of Shula's combined record when his contract expires.

The takeaway

Andy Reid's pursuit of the all-time coaching wins record is a testament to his unparalleled longevity and sustained excellence in the NFL. Even at 69 years old, the legendary Chiefs head coach remains driven and energized, determined to cement his legacy as one of the greatest to ever pace the sidelines.