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Free agent Alohi Gilman reaches deal with Chiefs
Safety signs 3-year, $24.75 million contract with Kansas City
Published on Mar. 10, 2026
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Free agent safety Alohi Gilman has agreed to a three-year, $24.75 million deal with the Kansas City Chiefs, including $15 million guaranteed. Gilman, 28, helped stabilize the Baltimore Ravens' defense after being acquired from the Los Angeles Chargers in early October, starting 12 games at deep safety.
Why it matters
The Chiefs have made a significant investment in Gilman to bolster their secondary, signaling their commitment to improving a defense that struggled at times last season. Gilman's ability to quickly diagnose pass plays and make plays on the ball will be valuable assets for the Chiefs as they look to return to the Super Bowl.
The details
Gilman, a sixth-round pick by the Chargers in 2020, has totaled 320 tackles, five interceptions, 27 passes defended, five forced fumbles and six fumble recoveries for the Chargers and Ravens over his career. His biggest play for Baltimore came in a 24-0 win at the Cincinnati Bengals in December, when he returned an interception 84 yards for a touchdown to preserve the shutout.
- Gilman was acquired by the Ravens from the Chargers in early October 2025.
- Gilman signed his 3-year, $24.75 million deal with the Chiefs on March 10, 2026.
The players
Alohi Gilman
A 28-year-old free agent safety who has played for the Los Angeles Chargers and Baltimore Ravens, and has now signed a 3-year, $24.75 million contract with the Kansas City Chiefs.
Kyle Van Noy
A linebacker for the Baltimore Ravens who intercepted a pass from Joe Burrow and quickly handed the ball to Gilman, who returned it 84 yards for a touchdown in a 24-0 win over the Cincinnati Bengals in December 2025.
Joe Burrow
The quarterback for the Cincinnati Bengals, whose pass was intercepted by Kyle Van Noy and returned for a touchdown by Alohi Gilman in a 24-0 loss to the Baltimore Ravens in December 2025.
What they’re saying
“Free agent safety Alohi Gilman has agreed to a three-year, $24.75 million deal with the Kansas City Chiefs, a source told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler on Monday night.”
— Jeremy Fowler, ESPN Reporter (ESPN)
What’s next
Gilman will join the Chiefs' secondary and look to help improve a defense that struggled at times last season. His ability to quickly diagnose pass plays and make plays on the ball will be a valuable asset for the Chiefs as they aim to return to the Super Bowl.
The takeaway
The Chiefs have made a significant investment in Gilman, signaling their commitment to improving their secondary and defense. Gilman's addition provides the Chiefs with a talented and experienced safety who can help solidify the back end of their defense and make them a more formidable team in the AFC.
