“I always say it’s the toughest job in the world. When you win, it’s expected. When you lose, it’s on you,” reflects the sentiment of coaching legend Bill Belichick. These words could easily apply to Andy Reid’s role. However, amidst this unpredictable gridiron journey, Reid has his wife and kids to support him through the ups and downs.
Andy and his wife Tammy Reid’s journey began at Brigham Young University, where they met and married in 1981. “I wanted him to ask me out but he wouldn’t ask me out so I finally goaded him into asking me out and we played racquetball for our first date,” Tammy once revealed to PEOPLE. Little did they know that their family would become a testament to both triumph and tragedy in the unforgiving spotlight of professional sports as they raised their kids.
Andy Reid’s name is synonymous with success in the NFL. But behind the headset and clipboard lies a family story as complex as any game-winning strategy. The Reid household, with its five children born across five different states, has weathered tragic storms.Andy
Reid’s name is synonymous with success in the NFL. But behind the headset and clipboard lies a family story as complex as any game-winning strategy. The Reid household, with its five children born across five different states, has weathered tragic storms.Andy Reid’s name is synonymous with success in the NFL. But behind the headset and clipboard lies a
family story as complex as any game-winning strategy. The Reid household, with its five children born across five different states, has weathered tragic storms.Andy Reid’s name is synonymous with success in the NFL. But behind the headset and clipboard lies a family
story as complex as any game-winning strategy. The Reid household, with its five children born across five different states, has weathered tragic storms.Andy Reid’s name is synonymous with success in the NFL. But behind the headset and clipboard lies a family story as complex as any game-winning strategy. The Reid household, with its five children born across five different states, has weathered tragic storms.
The Reid family’s story took a tragic turn in 2012 when their eldest son, Garrett, passed away at just 29. Found in his dorm room at Lehigh University, Garrett had been working as an unofficial assistant to the Eagles’ strength and conditioning staff, seemingly turning his life around after a turbulent and troublesome youth.
Andy Reid, known for his stoic demeanor on the sidelines, showed rare vulnerability in the wake of this loss. “We loved Garrett so much,” he said in a statement. “He was a wonderful son and brother. He made us laugh, he was a pleasure to be around, he always had a smile on his face, and we will miss him dearly.”
Meanwhile, Reid’s second son Britt Reid’s journey has been a rollercoaster of challenges and attempts at redemption. He faced legal troubles, culminating in a 2021 incident that left a 5-year-old girl with severe injuries. “I just needed to grow up,” Britt once said to the
New York Times, reflecting on his past mistakes. “Some people make dumber decisions than others when young, and you’ve just got to learn from them.”
However, his journey to redemption has been fraught with setbacks. Amidst these headlines, the other Reid children have carved out their paths of quiet achievement.
Spencer, Crosby, and Drew Ann are the quiet achievers
Spencer, the youngest, has followed in his father’s footsteps. “As a player, I loved the camaraderie, I loved that side of it,” Spencer shared about his transition to coaching to
Coloradoan. Before becoming a strength and conditioning coach, Spencer played football at Temple University. He then completed a two-year mission for the Mormon Church in Fresno, California, before returning to football in a coaching capacity.
