I couldn’t find any credible reports of Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid rushing to Virginia over recent news involving WillieLanier. Here’s what’s confirmed:

✅ What is factual:
Willie Lanier, the Hall of Fame linebacker, is 79 years old and was born in Clover, Virginia in 1945
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Lanier is widely celebrated and remains in good health; there are no current announcements of medical emergencies or major life changes.

🧐 But:
There are absolutely no news articles, press releases, team statements, or reliable sources—as of July16,2025—reporting that Andy Reid traveled to Virginia insider due to special news about Lanier.

If such a story had broken, it would be prominently covered by the NFL and sports press. No search results indicates this happened.

🧭 What might be going on:
The rumor could stem from a mix-up with another legend, a local visit (e.g., for a charity event), or a fictional/social media prank.

Another possible confusion is Andy Reid attending a celebration or ceremony in Virginia honoring local football legends—but again, none exists focusing on Lanier.

✅ Summary:
There is no evidence Andy Reid rushed to Virginia this week because of news about Willie Lanier.

Lanier is well and remains an NFL icon at age 79.

If you saw this circulating, it appears to be rumors or a misunderstanding.

If you’ve got a specific source or link where you saw that claim, I’d be happy to check it out and help verify it—always good to cut through the noise!