In September 2021, Andy Reid suffered a medical emergency after falling ill at one of the Chiefs games. “Head Coach Andy Reid felt ill at the conclusion of the game. He was evaluated by our medical staff in the locker room, & as a precaution, was transported to The University of Kansas Health System for further evaluation. Coach is doing well, currently resting & in stable condition,” the team tweeted in an official statement. At the hospital, Reid was treated for dehydration and released to go home less than 24 hours later.
Upon returning to work a few days later, the longtime NFL coach confirmed his health status to the public. “I guess I’ll start with my injury report. I’m feeling great, first of all. It’s good to be back and getting on with business as usual here,” Reid said in a news conference (via Kansas City Chiefs). “I’m not much for talking about all that stuff. I wish it never happened, but it did. I’m moving on. I feel great. And I appreciate the doctors for taking care of me. They’re phenomenal.”
Unsurprisingly, Reid’s brief stint at the hospital worried fans and players alike, with Chiefs football safety Tyrann Mathieu taking to social media to share his concern. “I’m praying for my Head Coach & I’m hoping you can send up prayers with me!! One of the best men & teachers I’ve been around!!! GOD, please show us your mercy!,” he wrote in a tweet.
