Sonny Styles brings rare athleticism and swagger that could help reshape the Chiefs’ defense and solve looming linebacker questions.
The Kansas City Chiefs defense has managed to escape quite a bit of criticism for a disappointing 2025. Partly because expectations were lower to begin with, but also because the talent just isn’t overwhelming on that side of the ball. When the Chiefs defense has been at its best, it has had a vocal leader—a dog with both bark and bite.