BREAKING: Chiefs Sign CB Kristian Fulton

Kansas City, MO – March 11, 2025: In a bold move to bolster their secondary, the Kansas City Chiefs are signing cornerback Kristian Fulton to a 2-year, $20 million contract, with $15 million fully guaranteed, according to sources. The deal, reported early Tuesday morning, marks a significant addition to a Chiefs defense looking to rebound from a Super Bowl LIX loss to the Philadelphia Eagles earlier this year.

Fulton’s Path to Kansas City

Kristian Fulton, 26, joins the Chiefs after a rollercoaster 2024 season with the Los Angeles Chargers. A second-round pick by the Tennessee Titans in the 2020 NFL Draft out of LSU, Fulton spent four years in Nashville before signing a one-year deal with the Chargers in 2024. There, he started all 15 games he played, finishing with 51 tackles (39 solo), 7 pass defenses, and 1 interception—ironically, against Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes in Week 4. Despite a strong start, his performance dipped later in the year, hampered by a hamstring injury that sidelined him for two games.

Fulton’s early 2024 stats were impressive—allowing a passer rating of just 69.7 when targeted through Week 5, per Next Gen Stats. However, post-bye struggles saw that number balloon to 114.0, tying him for fifth in touchdowns allowed (4). Now, the Chiefs are betting on his upside, banking on defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo to unlock the potential of the former LSU standout.

A Boost for the Chiefs’ Secondary

The Chiefs’ secondary has been a point of focus this offseason, with young stars like Trent McDuffie leading the charge but depth remaining a concern. Fulton’s arrival adds a proven starter to the mix, pairing him with McDuffie and Jaylen Watson to form a formidable trio. At $10 million per year, with $15 million locked in, the contract reflects Kansas City’s confidence in Fulton as a long-term piece. The deal also includes $500,000 in potential bonuses, pushing the max value to $20.5 million, per reports.

This signing comes as the Chiefs navigate a tight salary cap—currently sitting at -$19.4 million for 2025, according to Over The Cap. GM Brett Veach’s decision to invest in Fulton suggests a strategic shift, possibly offsetting moves like trading a veteran or restructuring contracts for stars like Mahomes or Chris Jones.

Reaction and What’s Next

Chiefs Kingdom is already buzzing on X, with fans posting, “Fulton snagging Mahomes in Week 4 and now joining us? Love it!” and “Secondary just got nastier—let’s run it back!” The move signals Veach’s intent to reload after a rare Super Bowl miss, but questions linger: Will Fulton regain his early-season form? And what other roster tweaks are coming to balance the books?

For now, Fulton’s signing is a statement: the Chiefs aren’t resting on their laurels. As free agency ramps up, all eyes are on Kansas City to see how they round out a squad still hungry for another Lombardi Trophy.