The Kansas City Chiefs have agreed to sign safety Alohi Gilman to a three-year contract worth $24.75 million, including $15 million fully guaranteed, announced on Monday by NFL insider Tom Pelissero. This move strengthens the Chiefs’ defensive backfield as they add a versatile player with experience across multiple teams.
Alohi Gilman’s Background and Career Path
Gilman, 28, was born in Hawaii and began his college football career at the U.S. Naval Academy before transferring to Notre Dame after his freshman year. Once considered a top safety prospect by NFL scouts, Gilman was selected by the Los Angeles Chargers in the sixth round of the NFL Draft.
Professional Experience and Recent Performance
Gilman completed his rookie contract with the Chargers, which included a signing bonus of $188,205 and totaled approximately $3.5 million over four years. In March 2024, Los Angeles re-signed him on a two-year, $11 million deal before trading him to the Baltimore Ravens last season as part of a deal involving Odafe Oweh. In the 2025 season, Gilman appeared in 17 games combined for the Chargers and Ravens, accumulating 90 tackles, forcing a fumble, recovering two fumbles, intercepting a pass for a touchdown, and defending nine passes.
Significance of the New Signing for the Chiefs
Gilman was recognized among the top 100 free agents for the 2026 NFL season, signaling his value in the league. His addition to the Kansas City Chiefs roster is expected to bring experienced depth and stability to the safety position, contributing to the team’s defensive strategy moving forward.
The Chiefs are signing safety Alohi Gilman to a three-year, $24.75 million deal with $15M fully guaranteed, sources tell The Insiders.
Deal negotiated by @davidcanter @NessMugrabi @brian_mcintyre of @aurasportsgroup pic.twitter.com/VwE9KNsy9r
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 10, 2026
