NFL Rumors: Colin Cowherd claims retirement could be in the air for Andy Reid after Super Bowl LVII

Andy Reid has been so busy winning with Patrick Mahomes that many have forgotten that the celebrated Chiefs head coach is nearing typical retirement age. However, one NFL analyst has gotten a whiff about the head coach opting out of the league after Sunday's game.

Speaking on The Herd with Colin Cowherd, show host Colin Cowherd revealed that he heard a whisper from an unnamed source about the potential move:

"This is something that was brought up two weeks ago to me, it's not a story or a report, but it was floated to me, is that somebody in the NFL said, 'What if Andy Reid retires if the Chiefs win?’"

He continued, finishing the retelling of the conversation that took place:

"He's like in his mid-60s, and I thought, ‘Why? He's so vibrant, he loves coaching. So I'm like, ‘Is that gonna happen?' And this person said, 'I'm not saying it's gonna happen, but I heard it from somebody.’"

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Andy Reid joins similar retirement mill foreshadowing Super Bowl LVI

Most would agree that riding off into the sunset at the height of one's powers carries a certain appeal. As such, many have flirted with making the big game their final rodeo. While staff and players could be doing so this week, this time last year, several big names were reported to have considered hanging it up before the big game.

Both Sean McVay and Aaron Donald were reported to be interested in retiring from the game. Of course, neither retirement took place and both were in the saddle by the start of the 2022 season.

Seeing Andy Reid embrace his 3 former players, @fcoxx_91, @brandongraham55, and @JasonKelce got me so emotional. What a journey for all of them. All very very good humans too 💚 #FlyEaglesFly #SuperBowl https://t.co/3aHi8jwi9L

Will Super Bowl LVII offer the same song and dance with Andy Reid as with Sean McVay or will the game lose another one of the greats soon after the final whistle?

Andy Reid - Donovan McNabb

Doug Pederson - Nick Foles

Nick Sirianni - Jalen Hurts.

The #Eagles made the Super Bowl with 3 diffidence coaches and 3 different QBs this millennium. https://t.co/4s2MSreEyh

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