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A new addition has been named the biggest bust candidate for the Kansas City Chiefs in 2026.
Moe Moton of Bleacher Report recently predicted every team's biggest bust for the '26 season, and safety Alohi Gilman was the pick for Kansas City.
Alohi Gilman named Chiefs biggest bust candidate for 2026
Moton pointed to Gilman's past struggles in both pass defense and tackling as the main reasons for his selection.
"As one of their key free-agent signings, the Kansas City Chiefs inked Alohi Gilman to a three-year, $24 million deal. The Chiefs may quickly regret this move as they look for a midseason replacement at safety," Moton wrote.
"In four out of six seasons, Gilman has allowed a passer rating of 104 or higher. In all but one campaign, he's missed 11 percent of his tackle attempts. If the coaching staff can't rely on him in coverage or run support, expect a quick hook for a backup."
Gilman spent the 2025 season as a member of the Baltimore Ravens after spending the first five seasons of his career with the Los Angeles Chargers.
While those are both quality organizations, expectations are simply different in Kansas City where anything short of a Super Bowl berth is considered a disappointment. So, Gilman will be expected to perform at a high level on every play. If he can't do that, then his signing could indeed end up being a bust.
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