Kansas City’s secondary has been stretched thin in recent weeks, with injuries piling up across multiple positions. The front office has been evaluating potential reinforcements, and one familiar option could be rejoining the roster sooner rather than later.
The team has already lost Nazeeh Johnson, Nohl Williams, and Mike Edwards to injuries during preseason action. Depth concerns have left defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo short on experienced options, creating urgency for a short-term veteran addition.
That opening may soon be filled by Kendall Fuller, the former Chiefs cornerback who remains a free agent following his release from the Miami Dolphins in February. Early reports suggest Kansas City is considering a one-year deal worth around $2 million.
“That pick changed everything,” Andy Reid said in 2020, referencing Fuller’s late-game interception in Super Bowl LIV against San Francisco. “He trusted the coverage, trusted the rush, and made the kind of play that brings a Lombardi home.”
Fuller was originally acquired in 2018 from Washington in the Alex Smith trade. In two seasons with Kansas City, he recorded 131 tackles, 14 pass deflections, and two interceptions while playing both outside corner and nickelback.
His most defining moment remains the Super Bowl victory, when he intercepted Jimmy Garoppolo in the closing minutes to help secure the Chiefs’ first championship in 50 years. That play established him as part of Kansas City’s championship legacy.
After departing the Chiefs, Fuller returned to Washington before joining Miami for the 2024 season. His stint with the Dolphins was short-lived, and inconsistency contributed to the decision to move on ahead of the 2025 offseason.
At age 30, Fuller offers playoff experience and immediate scheme familiarity under Spagnuolo. With Kansas City preparing for another title run, a low-cost deal makes strategic sense and could stabilize a secondary currently stretched thin by injury.