The Kansas City Chiefs have named Brad Childress their offensive coordinator, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.

Childress joined the Chiefs organization in 2013, working as the team's spread game analyst.

The 59-year-old is best known for his stint as the Minnesota Vikings head coach from 2006 to 2010. Childress went 39-35 in his five-year tenure, helping the club to the NFC Championship Game in 2009. During the 2006 season, Mike Tomlin served as the team's defensive coordinator before becoming the Pittsburgh Steelers head coach.

Childress takes over for Doug Pederson, who accepted the Philadelphia Eagles head coaching position.

The Chiefs' offense thrived even after losing star running back Jamaal Charles to a season-ending ACL injury, and Childress will be tasked with strengthening the team's passing game.