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Eric Bieniemy Says He Wasn't Fired by Commanders, 'Chose Not to Stay' amid UCLA Job

Eric Bieniemy wanted to clear the air regarding his move from the Washington Commanders to UCLA.

ESPN's Pete Thamel and Adam Schefter reported Bieniemy is joining the Bruins on a two-year deal as the associate head coach/offensive coordinator. Yet the coach clarified in an email that he is doing so because he wants to and not because he was fired as the Washington offensive coordinator.

"I have no regrets with the Commanders," Bieniemy wrote. "Contrary to what some think and what has been put out in the media, I was not fired. I actually just chose not to stay.