Chiefs DB Alohi Gilman discusses adjustment to DC Steve Spagnuolo

Kansas City Chiefs defensive back Alohi Gilman spoke with reporters on Thursday about his biggest adjustment: learning Steve Spagnuolo's system and building camaraderie with teammates during the offseason.

"Yeah, I mean obviously a lot of respect for (Steve Spagnuolo) Spags and what he's been able to do in his career. I think just the amount of layers that he's had over the long career, I think that's – and the depth and the way that he's able to put together his scheme is probably the biggest adjustment," said Gilman, "A lot of different little nuances. Whether it's a preference or a scheme, stuff that he's been able to put together throughout the years. I would say more, just the depth of it. I've seen pretty much a lot of different, most of the coverages since I've been in the league. But just the depth and the detail are definitely the biggest adjustments, and it makes it fun for me."

The veteran safety in his six-year career has recorded 320 tackles, 1 sack, five interceptions, and six fumble recoveries. He's experienced different schemes in past stops while building bonds with teammates and hopes to create the same synergy during Chiefs OTAs.

"There's been pretty much everyone here, which is always a good sign on a winning team, so I'd say the guys are bought in. It's just spending time in the building but outside the building, building those relationships so it just starts with the basics," said Gilman, "Getting to know somebody outside of football, who these guys are and building that comradery, it takes time and everyone's at different stages in their lives so it's a different dynamic in the NFL, but it's fun and it's cool. The group of guys I've been around has been great, and they're all workers and grinders and very like-minded people, so it's been fun."

Kansas City signed Gilman on a three-year, $24.75 million deal with $15 million guaranteed. In 2025, he started all 17 games he played for the Los Angeles Chargers and Baltimore Ravens, recording 90 tackles.