The biggest remaining offseason concern for the Kansas City Chiefs is adding depth to a secondary that lost a trio of star pieces.
Trent McDuffie was dealt to the Los Angeles Rams while Bryan Cook and Jaylen Watson were both relinquished in free agency. This leaves the Chiefs with a huge question mark at cornerback with Nohl Williams, Kristian Fulton, and Kader Kohou as the current trio of expected starters.
Each player has their own concerns, as Williams is inexperienced, Fulton's 2025 campaign was forgettable, and Kohou hasn't even played a snap with the team yet.
In other words, Chiefs general manager Brett Veach might want to sign another free-agent CB before April's draft. Marshon Lattimore is the remaining free agent at his position and is coming off a down year by his standards, offering only one interception and 21 tackles. This was while playing 313 coverage snaps with the Washington Commanders, who were ready to turn the page at the end of the 2025 season.
Despite that performance, Lattimore is someone who could provide a boost to a K.C. secondary that needs a hand or two.
Chiefs Must Get on the Phone with Marshon Lattimore
After a down year, there's an opportunity for the Chiefs to buy low on a player who is a former Defensive Rookie of the Year and four-time Pro-Bowler.
According to Spotrac, Lattimore's market value currently sits at $8.5 million. There's a good chance that his actual asking price will be lower than that, given where we are in the free agency process. Besides, the allure of potentially winning his first Super Bowl might further help foster a team-friendly deal.
The Chiefs have widely been expected to address the needs of their secondary in the 2026 draft. While the franchise can still take this path, signing Lattimore gives it more margin for error, while also allowing the Chiefs to use an early pick on another position.
And even if his best days are behind him, Lattimore still has some juice left in the tank to be an effective backup. According to Pro Football Focus, he allowed a 54.5% completion rate and 87.7 passer rating on 33 targets last season, and he even tallied five broken-up passes.
The fit makes far too much sense for both sides, especially if a genius like defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo can rejuvenate Lattimore's career.
Lattimore won't singlehandedly keep the Chiefs' secondary afloat, but his arrival would make life a lot easier for Williams, Fulton, and Kohou. With other options coming off the board, leading more potential suitors to the Lattimore, it's time for the Chiefs to act fast and start April on a high note.