Chiefs Sign Veteran Safety Alohi Gilman

The former Chargers and Ravens player brings versatility to Kansas City's secondary.

Mar. 13, 2026 at 12:59am

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The Kansas City Chiefs have signed veteran safety Alohi Gilman, who appeared in 17 games last season between the Los Angeles Chargers and Baltimore Ravens. Gilman, a sixth-round draft pick in 2020, has experience lining up all over the secondary and should provide defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo with a valuable chess piece as the Chiefs rework their defensive backfield in 2026.

Why it matters

The Chiefs are looking to bolster their secondary after a disappointing 2025 season, and the addition of the versatile Gilman gives them more flexibility and depth in the defensive backfield.

The details

Gilman, 28, started five games for the Chargers to begin the 2025 season before being traded to the Ravens, where he went on to start the final 12 games. In total, he finished the year with 90 tackles, nine passes defended, a forced fumble and an interception. Prior to last season, Gilman spent the first five years of his career with the Chargers, appearing in 68 games with 34 starts.

  • Gilman signed with the Chiefs on Thursday, March 13, 2026.
  • He started 5 games for the Chargers to begin the 2025 season.
  • Gilman was traded to the Ravens midway through the 2025 season, where he started the final 12 games.

The players

Alohi Gilman

A 28-year-old safety who has spent the last six seasons in the NFL, primarily with the Los Angeles Chargers and Baltimore Ravens.

Steve Spagnuolo

The defensive coordinator for the Kansas City Chiefs, who will look to utilize Gilman's versatility in the secondary.

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What they’re saying

“Gilman's flexible skillset should provide Defensive Coordinator Steve Spagnuolo with a valuable chess piece as the Chiefs rework their secondary in 2026.”

— Matt McMullen

What’s next

The Chiefs will look to integrate Gilman into their defensive scheme during the offseason program and training camp as they prepare for the 2026 season.

The takeaway

The addition of Alohi Gilman gives the Chiefs more depth and versatility in their secondary, which should help them improve on a disappointing 2025 season and better compete in the AFC West.