Kansas City, MO – September 13, 2025

The Kansas City Chiefs have announced a one-day contract with Hall of Fame guard Will Shields, bringing the Chiefs Kingdom icon back to Arrowhead in a supporting coaching role for the offensive line ahead of the Week 2 matchup with the Philadelphia Eagles.

The move carries added weight as the Chiefs look to tighten discipline after a Week 1 performance marred by drive-killing penalties. Facing an Eagles front that generates relentless pass rush (Jalen Carter, Josh Sweat, etc.), Kansas City’s objective is to cut procedural errors, control the snap cadence, and sharpen hand usage, pad level, and set depth to keep Patrick Mahomes clean in high-leverage downs.

Will Shields—a franchise legend with 12 Pro Bowls and a career spent entirely in red and gold—brings elite technical expertise and instant credibility in the locker room. In his support role, he’ll focus on:

• Auditing cadence & snap discipline to limit false starts/holding;

Head coach Andy Reid praised Shields’s return:
“Will is the standard for discipline and durability in this organization. When he walks into the room or stands next to a player on the sideline, everything becomes clearer—technique and focus alike. We want an O-line that plays calm, precise, and decisive next week, and Will helps the group feel that immediately.”

For the Chiefs Kingdom, seeing Will Shields back on the sideline is a reminder of the team’s identity: winning through technique, discipline, and accountability. From a Ring of Honor legend to a mentor for the next generation, Shields’s chapter at Arrowhead—even for one day—can still leave a lasting impact: an offensive line that commits fewer penalties, controls the tempo, and is ready for a fierce showdown with the Eagles.