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The Kansas City Chiefs have completely rebuilt their cornerback room entering the 2026 season. They'll be relying on rookie Mansoor Delane to lead the charge.
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But of course, he can't do everything on his own. Amongst Kansas City 's current depth lies Kristian Fulton . ESPN's Bill Barnwell is expecting a big season out of him, naming Fulton to his All-Backup team.
"We're going to take a flier on Fulton, who was impressive under Jesse Minter with the Chargers in 2024 before earning a two-year, $20 million deal with the Chiefs in free agency," Barnwell wrote. "Injuries cost him most of his debut season in Kansas City, though it never seemed that he persuaded defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo to give him more significant playing time."
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"The Chiefs are rebuilding their cornerback room, but I'd expect Mansoor Delane, L'Jarius Sneed and Nohl Williams to be the top three options, opening up the opportunity to add Fulton or former Dolphins starter Kader Kohou to this lineup," he concluded.
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Fulton's first season with the Chiefs was limited to just eight games due to knee and ankle injuries. But prior to his arrival, the cornerback served as a premier option for the Tennessee Titans and Los Angeles Chargers. Over his 65 games in the NFL, Fulton has put up 217 tackles, 38 passes defended and five interceptions.
With so much turnover at the cornerback position, the Chiefs are now counting on Fulton to provide a strong veteran presence. When his name is called, Kansas City, and Barnwell, are expecting the defensive back to be ready.
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