the press conference, Moss reportedly told team owner Zygi Wilf that Childress was unfit to coach in the NFL and should be fired. In violation of the team's policy where ownership is to be kept in the loop, Childress did not consider consulting with Wilf on the decision to waive Moss, although it was likely that Wilf would have not opposed this move, plus Childress's contract gives him the final say on football matters. After the unilateral decision to cut Moss, Childress' integrity was questioned by at least one former Vikings beat reporter. Childress was fired on November 22, 2010, following a 31–3 home loss to the Green Bay Packers which dropped the team to 3–7 on the year. Cleveland Browns (2012) On January 27, 2012, Childress became the Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator, reuniting with head coach Pat Shurmur, whom he worked alongside at the Philadelphia Eagles from 1999 to 2005. He lasted just one season in Cleveland, and was let go at the end of the year along with head coach Pat Shurmur and the rest of the coaching staff. Kansas City Chiefs (2013–2017) On March 28, 2013, new head coach of the Kansas City Chiefs Andy Reid hired Childress as the spread game analyst and special projects coordinator, a position he stayed at for three seasons. On January 18, 2016, he was promoted to co-offensive coordinator with Matt Nagy. During games, Childress worked from a stadium skybox and Nagy on the sidelines. On February 13, 2017, Childress was promoted to assistant head coach. Childress announced his retirement on January 8, 2018, following a wildcard round playoff loss to the Tennessee Titans. Atlanta Legends On April 25, 2018, the Alliance of American Football announced Childress would serve as head coach of the Atlanta Legends starting with the inaugural 2019 season. On January 9, 2019, one month before the team's first game, Childress resigned, with defensive coordinator Kevin Coyle succeeding him. In a 2019 interview with the Chicago Sun-Times, Childress explained his decision was spurred by doubts about the AAF's long-term viability prior to the start of the season. The league would fold midseason for financial troubles. Chicago Bears (2018–2019) On February 27, 2018, Childress came out of retirement to reunite with Nagy on the Chicago Bears as an offensive consultant. Serving through the 2018 offseason and training camp, Childress assisted Nagy in developing and installing his offense. Childress rejoined