Kansas City, MO – July 23, 2025
There’s a different energy in Kansas City as training camp opens, with new faces eyeing the next Lombardi. For the defending champs, every offseason move is about sustaining a dynasty, not just chasing another ring.Big contracts get fans talking, and this year’s headline addition to the Chiefs’ secondary has already sparked debate. Some questioned the price tag, but coaches see a cornerstone for a retooled defense ready to shut down the AFC’s best.
It’s Kristian Fulton—fresh from his best year in Tennessee—who steps into the spotlight. His arrival, on a two-year, $20 million deal with $15 million guaranteed, is meant to do more than replace lost talent: it’s about raising the bar.
“The Chiefs aren’t just on the edge of greatness — they’ve lived it. I didn’t come here just to admire the legacy — I came to add to it,” Fulton declared as he suited up for the first time at Arrowhead.In 2024, Fulton notched a career-high 4 interceptions and earned a 75.8 PFF grade with the Titans. His ability to lock down receivers gives defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo more freedom—allowing Trent McDuffie to roam the slot and create matchup nightmares for opponents.Critics on X still question the contract—“$20 million for Fulton?”—but ESPN’s analysts call it a “smart move” for a team reloading after losing Justin Reid in the offseason. Inside the locker room, Fulton’s arrival is already being felt.
Veteran DBs praise his work ethic, while young corners see a blueprint for the relentless, high-IQ football the Chiefs demand from their secondary.
Kansas City isn’t just signing a starter—they’re bringing in a tone-setter determined to push an already historic era even further. For Fulton, it’s not about the deal; it’s about leaving his own mark on a championship tradition.