Chiefs Sign CB Kader Kohou to Bolster Secondary

Former Dolphins starter missed 2025 season with ACL injury

Mar. 13, 2026 at 1:35am

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The Kansas City Chiefs have signed cornerback Kader Kohou, a former starter with the Miami Dolphins who missed the 2025 season due to a partially torn ACL. Kohou, 27, can help the Chiefs replace departed cornerbacks Trent McDuffie and Jaylen Watson, both now with the Los Angeles Rams.

Why it matters

The Chiefs' secondary was a weakness last season, and the departures of McDuffie and Watson left them thin at cornerback. Signing Kohou, who has starting experience, should help shore up their defensive backfield as they look to return to the playoffs.

The details

Kohou started 38 of his 47 regular-season games with the Dolphins from 2022-2024, totaling 180 tackles, 3 interceptions, 28 passes defended, 2 forced fumbles, 2 fumble recoveries, and 1 sack. He also started 2 playoff games for Miami.

  • Kohou missed the entire 2025 NFL season due to a partially torn ACL injury.

The players

Kader Kohou

A 27-year-old cornerback who was a former starter for the Miami Dolphins.

Trent McDuffie

A cornerback who departed the Chiefs to join the Los Angeles Rams.

Jaylen Watson

A cornerback who departed the Chiefs to join the Los Angeles Rams.

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The takeaway

The Chiefs are hoping Kader Kohou can provide a boost to their secondary after missing the 2025 season. If healthy, Kohou's experience as a starter for the Dolphins could be a valuable addition as the Chiefs look to improve their defense and return to the playoffs.