The Kansas City Chiefs have fully moved on from “The Fab Five” in their secondary, with four of the five ex-draft picks leaving the team in recent offseason moves. The overhaul began with the Trent McDuffie trade, followed by the departures of Jaylen Watson, Joshua Williams, and safety Bryan Cook. Nazeeh Johnson remains as the sole member still unsigned, drawing interest from an NFC contender and a potential visit with the Philadelphia Eagles.
Johnson, a seventh-round pick in 2022, battled injuries during his Chiefs tenure. He flashed as a contributor in 2024 with 56 tackles, 3 pass defenses, a sack, and two run stuffs over 16 games, but played only 2 games in the following season, reducing his market appeal. With the Draft behind us, Johnson’s free-agent path could expand, though concerns about injuries and limited recent playtime may influence his opportunities.
Looking ahead, KC plans to bolster its revamped secondary with new additions and returning players, including Alohi Gilman at safety, Mansoor Delane, Kader Kohou, Kaiir Elam, Kristian Fulton, Nohl Williams, Chamarri Conner, Jaden Hicks, Christian Roland-Wallace, and Kevin Knowles. Johnson’s likely path is to pursue a new team, with the Eagles among the early potential destinations as the Chiefs’ defensive back depth continues to grow.
Key takeaways:
– Chiefs shift from The Fab Five, with four players already departed; Nazeeh Johnson remains a free agent.
– Johnson’s injury history and limited 2025 action impact his marketability, despite a productive 2024 season.
– KC has bolstered its secondary with multiple new depth pieces, positioning Johnson as a planned departure rather than a return option.
