Back to the Kansas City Chiefs Newsfeed

Justin Houston Credits ‘Great Coach’ Andy Reid As Reason To Stay in Kansas City

Justin Houston is a huge fan of Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid.

The dynamic pass-rusher signed a record contract with the Kansas City Chiefs before the July 15 deadline that theoretically locks him up through 2020. The deal is worth $101 Million with an astounding $52 million guaranteed, making Houston the second-highest paid defender in the league.

Certainly the money involved was a driving factor for Houston to sign with the Chiefs, but it wasn’t the only one that spurred him to commit to the franchise.

“For me, it was very important (to stay in Kansas City),” Houston said (h/t Terez A.