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Chiefs Fire Communications Director After Controversial Post Mocking Eagles

Kansas City, MO – September 15, 2025

The Kansas City Chiefs have officially fired their communications director following a social media post that drew widespread backlash after Sunday’s 20-17 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.

The post, which has since been deleted, mocked Philadelphia’s “Fly Eagles Fly” chant by writing “Cry Eagles Cry” and went further to claim, “You didn’t beat us — the refs did.”

While it quickly went viral, the reaction was overwhelmingly negative, with many calling the message unprofessional and damaging to the franchise’s reputation.

Sources close to the team confirmed that ownership and senior leadership met late Sunday night and decided that disciplinary action was necessary. By Monday morning, the communications director had been relieved of duties.

In an official statement, the Chiefs said: “The post shared on our official account does not represent the standards of our organization. We expect professionalism and integrity in everything tied to the Chiefs brand. We’ve taken immediate action and remain focused on moving forward.”

 

Head coach Andy Reid avoided commenting on the internal firing but reinforced the team’s focus: “We lost a tough football game. Our job now is to get better on the field, not worry about social media.”

 

The firing underscores the growing impact of digital messaging in the NFL, where a single post can overshadow an entire game. For the Chiefs, the episode has quickly shifted from frustration about officiating to accountability within their own organization.

Now, as Kansas City turns its attention to Week 3, the team will also begin the search for a new communications leader who can help repair its image after an embarrassing slip.

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