“Spoken like hostage” “He's literally being paid to say that”: NFL fans rip Andy Reid as Chiefs HC makes feelings known on moving away from Arrowhead

Coach Andy Reid expressed his feelings as the Kansas City Chiefs are officially set to leave Arrowhead Stadium. Kansas approved a $4 billion development that includes a new domed stadium capable of hosting a Super Bowl. The move ends decades at one of the NFL’s most iconic venues and has drawn criticism from the Chiefs fans.

“I think it’s phenomenal news,” Reid said on Tuesday.“It doesn’t matter if it’s here or Kansas. We’re not moving to Florida or somewhere else. We’re right here.”

The 67-year-old also pointed to improvements promised in the new facility.

"It'll be a beautiful facility," he said. "And something the fans will be very proud of. It'll be definitely loud. It'll be exciting times there."

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However, fans were neither convinced nor consoled by Andy Reid's assurance.

"spoken like a hostage," a fan said. "He's literally being paid to say that," another fan said. "He knows who signs his paychecks…" a fan said.

Here are some more reactions from fans.

"He doesn’t care, he won’t be there anyway," a fan said. "Listen to Andy pretending this is about the fans," another fan said. "He also thinks Matt Nagy is a good OC, discard his opinions," a fan said.

Arrowhead’s legacy is vast. Opened in 1972, it holds 76,416 fans and set the Guinness World Record for the loudest outdoor stadium at 142.2 decibels in 2014.

The Chiefs are expected to move into the new stadium by 2031. Reid may not be there, with reports suggesting 2026 could be his final season, but Mahomes is likely to lead the franchise into a new era.

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Andy Reid addresses speculations around Travis Kelce's retirement ahead of Arrowhead farewell

Travis Kelce’s future remains uncertain as retirement speculation around the 36-year-old tight end ahead of what could be his final home game at Arrowhead Stadium. Chiefs coach Andy Reid offered perspective but admitted he has not discussed the topic directly with Kelce.

“I don’t know if it is. I haven’t talked to him,” Reid said Tuesday. “But I think his numbers, and personality, the person, I think speaks for themselves. Phenomenal person. Great for the community, has been great for the community. He’s everything you want from a player representing an organization.”

Kelce, a three-time Super Bowl champion and 11-time Pro Bowler, has spent all 13 seasons with Kansas City. After briefly considering retirement following the Super Bowl loss to the Eagles, he returned for the 2025 season.

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