KC Reporter Floats Chiefs Reunion With Former Super Bowl Champion CB

The Kansas City Chiefs have an extra spot on the 90-man roster ahead of training camp after mutually parting ways with wide receiver Justyn Ross, and they also have some additional cap space following the Trey Smith extension.

On July 16, A-to-Z Sports KC reporter Charles Goldman noted that the Chiefs freed up a little over $9 million when they extended Smith. “According to the folks at OverTheCap, Kansas City now has over $20 million in available cap space to play with for the 2025 NFL season,” he continued.

Along with his cap update, Goldman offered a potential free agent pursuit on July 14, suggesting a Kansas City reunion that would raise the “ceiling” of the Chiefs’ cornerback depth. And that player is former Super Bowl champion and available free agent Kendall Fuller.

“This is one with which Kansas City has familiarity,” Goldman began. Reminding: “The Chiefs, of course, acquired Fuller in the Alex Smith trade back in 2018. Fuller has mostly played the outside corner position since departing the team following the 2019 NFL season. When he was in Kansas City under Steve Spagnuolo, he played in the slot and at safety.”

“[Fuller is] the type of player who knows the system, has a ton of versatility, and could help provide a solution at both slot and wide cornerback spots,” the A-to-Z Sports reporter continued, making his case for the veteran signing. “He could help create a solution that allows Trent McDuffie to play in the slot more often and has the veteran leadership and expertise to help some young players, like Chamarri Conner, reach their full potential.”

Kendall Fuller Is Coming off a Failed Season in Miami After a Strong Multi-Year Performance in Washington

Fuller was most recently with the Miami Dolphins for one season in 2024, but it didn’t go very well. After being signed to a two-year, $15 million contract, Miami pulled the plug after one year, after Fuller only started 11 games.

Having said that, the veteran CB has mostly been solid since leaving Kansas City during the 2020 offseason.

A consistent starter in Washington for several years, Fuller racked up 10 interceptions over four seasons with the now-Commanders. For reference, he only had 3 during his two seasons with the Chiefs (including playoffs), but Fuller also tallied another 4 INTs during his first stint in Washington.

He added zero to his career count in Miami, and that was part of the problem.

Fuller didn’t necessarily regress with the Dolphins when healthy, but he didn’t live up to his $7.5 million per year salary either. He actually improved in pass coverage areas like reception percentage allowed and passer rating against from 2023 to 2024, per Pro Football Focus.

Fuller’s run defense grade was strong as ever, too, and he was only charged with 4 missed tackles at a sub-10% rate of 7.5%.

Entering year 10 in the NFL, if the 30-year-old pro is willing to sign for less than usual to reunite with the Chiefs, the analytics hint that he has yet to lose a step. But where might he fit in with Kansas City?

Kendall Fuller Would Push Multiple Ex-Chiefs Draft Picks for a Roster Spot During Training Camp

KC general manager Brett Veach chose to raise the floor of the cornerback room when he signed Kristian Fulton in free agency this offseason. If he doubled down on a proven veteran like Fuller, it would really force ex-draft picks like Joshua Williams and Nazeeh Johnson into a situation where their backs are pressed firmly up against the wall at Chiefs training camp.

Williams is already a trade or cut candidate due to his automatic salary bump in 2025. While Johnson would be more affordable.

Along with the aforementioned Conner, the Chiefs also have drafted rookie Nohl Williams and second-year UDFA Christian Roland-Wallace vying for spots, and Jaylen Watson would be competing with Fulton and Fuller for a starting job next to McDuffie.

Cornerback doesn’t feel like a huge KC need at this exact moment, but it could turn into one if the Chiefs suffer one important injury.

There’s also no doubt that Fuller makes this secondary better, and when you’re gunning for another Super Bowl title, even the slightest of upgrades can make the difference between winning and losing.