4<\/p>\n Reid could lose members of his coaching staff as he comes off his first losing season in KCCredit: Getty<\/p>\n Three-time Super Bowl<\/a> MVP Patrick Mahomes suffered a torn ACL<\/a> in December while tight end Travis Kelce’s retirement <\/a>plans remain up in the air.<\/p>\n To add to the chaos, the Chiefs’ coaching staff is currently in a state of flux<\/a> amid firings and personnel interviewing for new positions.<\/p>\n Matt Nagy, who has served as Kansas City\u2019s offensive coordinator since 2023, is no longer under contract and is interviewing for head-coaching openings.<\/p>\n On Wednesday, NFL insider Jordan Schultz reported that Nagy already has interview with three teams: The Tennessee Titans, Las Vegas Raiders<\/a> and Arizona Cardinals.<\/p>\n READ MORE CHIEFS<\/p>\n KC has also lost assistant defensive line coach Alex Whittingham to the University of Michigan, and they fired wide receivers coach Connor Embree this week.<\/p>\n And now, a day after defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo spoke with the Titans about their vacant head-coach role, another of Reid’s assistants has interviewed for a new role.<\/p>\n Chiefs’ Joe Cullen interviews with Washington Commanders for vacant DC role<\/p>\n According to reports, Joe Cullen, the Chiefs’ defensive line coach, interviewed\u00a0for the Washington Commanders vacant defensive coordinator position after the team fired Joe Whitt Jr. earlier this week.<\/p>\n Commanders head coach Dan Quinn is on the hunt for a new DC, and according to a report by NFL insider Mike Garafolo, Cullen is a leading candidate.<\/p>\n \u201cThe Commanders have interviewed Chiefs DL coach Joe Cullen for their vacant defensive coordinator job, source said. He is a long-time D-line guru and was previously the Jaguars DC.\u201d<\/p>\n Cullen, 58, entered the NFL as a defensive assistant in 2006 with the Detroit Lions. <\/p>\n 4<\/p>\n Cullen is highly thought of and reportedly wanted by the Washington CommandersCredit: Getty 4<\/p>\n Chiefs DC Steve Spagnuolo could also leave for a vacant head coach positionCredit: Getty 4<\/p>\n George Karlaftis (right) and Chris Jones (left) have flourished under Cullen’s tutelageCredit: Getty<\/p>\n He also was the defensive line coach for the Cleveland Browns<\/a>, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Baltimore Ravens<\/a> before joining Jacksonville as the Jaguars<\/a>‘ defensive coordinator in 2021.<\/p>\n Cullen joined Spagnuolo and the Chiefs in 2022, helping the team win three Super Bowls<\/a> while establishing himself as one of the\u00a0league\u2019s best defensive-front specialists.<\/p>\n Chris Jones shares shock at Cullen news<\/p>\n He’s responsible for coaching up the likes of George Karlaftis and Chris Jones, with Jones in particular flourishing under Cullen’s watch.<\/p>\n The All-Pro posted 26 combined sacks in his first two seasons under Cullen and led the team with seven sacks in 2025.<\/p>\n Jones, widely regarded as one of the NFL<\/a>\u2019s leading defensive tackles, shared his thoughts on Cullen speaking with Washington after the bombshell was dropped.<\/p>\n “Oh sh!+\u2026\u2026.” Jones posted on X.<\/p>\n It was obvious that changes were coming after the Chiefs’ disastrous season.<\/p>\n While Reid is staying put<\/a>, Kansas City clearly feels like cleaning house with their coaching staff in order to put themselves in a stronger position for 2026 and beyond.<\/p>\n Read More on talkSPORT<\/p>\n Major changes are evidently already underway, with KC expected to bring in several new assistants and coaches over the coming weeks.<\/p>\n Stay up to date with the latest from the\u00a0NFL\u00a0across all platforms – follow our dedicated\u00a0talkSPORT USA Facebook page<\/a>\u00a0and subscribe to our\u00a0talkSPORT USA YouTube channel<\/a>\u00a0for all the news, exclusives, interviews and more<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"It’s been a rough few months for the Kansas City Chiefs. 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