Andy Reid, Chris Jones share true feelings on the Chiefs’ decision to move to Kansas and build a new stadium
Andy Reid and Chris Jones reacted to the news of the Chiefs’ move to Kansas and from GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium to a new build.
In 2031, GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium will no longer be the home of the Kansas City Chiefs. The team announced on Monday a deal to move from Missouri, their home of the last 60-plus years, across the state line to Kansas. There, they will build a new state-of-the-art stadium, headquarters, and practice facility that will house the team for another generation.
Chiefs HC Andy Reid and DT Chris Jones were among the first members of the team to react to the news while speaking with the media ahead of the team’s Christmas Day game and final 2025 game at Arrowhead Stadium.
Chiefs HC Andy Reid downplays the team’s move to Kansas
Knowing the Chiefs were fresh off a road loss, with another quarterback injury, and a short week to prepare for the Denver Broncos, Andy Reid was asked if he paid much attention to the stadium announcement. He’s, of course, been through it before when the Philadelphia Eagles moved from Veterans Stadium to the Linc.
“I followed it,” Reid said. “I think it’s phenomenal news. I went through this in Philadelphia, where we had one of these deals. It doesn’t matter if it’s here or Kansas, we’re not moving to Florida or somewhere else, we’re right here. We’ve always had Kansas people come here to the Missouri side, and it will be likewise the other way. That’s the beautiful thing about it. Plus, it will be a beautiful facility and something the fans will be very proud of. It will definitely be loud, and those will be exciting times there.”
Even if it stings for the fans of the beloved Arrowhead Stadium now, the team’s new home will be something Andy Reid knows they’ll be very proud of in the future. At 67 years old, who knows if Andy Reid will still be coaching the team by the time they move into their new stadium in 2031? He might not even get to enjoy a new stadium, which is happening in part thanks to the teams he coached. That’s an unfortunate reality that was on Chris Jones’s mind when he got to the lectern on Tuesday.
Chiefs DT Chris Jones keeps it real about how the move impacts him
Back in March of 2024, ahead of the Jackson County sales tax vote, Chiefs DT Chris Jones took it upon himself to go campaigning on X (formerly Twitter).
His one criticism was of the gameday DJ, but aside from that, his opinion of Arrowhead Stadium was clear.
Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, Jones was asked about playing at Arrowhead on Christmas Day.
“Man, we’re in GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium,” Jones said. “Anytime you step into Arrowhead it’s fun. You feel the love, you feel the energy. And then, you know, you’re playing for something greater than yourself…”
That question, of course, led to questions about the new stadium. Jones was wearing a Chiefs hat featuring the state of Missouri, which was perhaps an oversight by the team. For Jones, while he was certainly nostalgic about Arrowhead, he understands the business. He was also being realistic about the timeline and likelihood that he’ll get to enjoy the new stadium as a player.
“Listen, man, there’s a lot of history in that stadium,” Jones said. “And like Mr. Hunt said, his father was all about evolving. These fans are loyal. They’ve been loyal since knee high. And you know, whatever they do, that’s 2031, how many years away is that? Yeah, I won’t be playing then, man. I won’t be playing then. I hope I have a seat somewhere in the suite or somewhere wherever they plan to build this thing yet. But, oh man, that’s so far away, but so close, man. And whatever they do, wherever we play it for the next few years now, I’ll be appreciative. But I have so much love for Kansas City, Missouri, and (Kansas City), Kansas. So, wherever we play at.”
No matter where the stadium is on the map, Jones will represent Chiefs Kingdom as he always has.
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