Kansas City Chiefs S Alohi Gilman says he’s starting to see Brett Veach’s vision take shape as Phase II of the offseason program begins
As Phase II of the offseason workout program gets underway, the vision for the 2026 Kansas City Chiefs is starting to come together, says new S Alohi Gilman.
The Kansas City Chiefs have officially shifted gears to Phase II of the offseason workout program this week.
Speaking to media members on Thursday, new Chiefs S Alohi Gilman revealed that the team has seen strong participation. It’s a good sign for the early goings of the offseason workout program. Things are, of course, voluntary. Players are allowed to come and go as they choose, participating as they see fit. So far, attendance hasn’t been an issue as the team looks to turn over a new leaf.
“Yeah, I mean, there’s been pretty much everyone here, which is always a good sign on a winning team,” Gilman said. “So, I’d say the guys are bought in. And I think, yeah, you just, it’s just spending time in the building, but outside the building, building those relationships. So it just starts with the basics, you know, getting to know somebody outside of football, who these guys are, and building that camaraderie. It takes time, and everyone’s at different stages in their lives. So you know, it’s a different dynamic in the NFL, but it’s fun, and it’s cool. The group of guys have been around has been great, and they’re all workers and grinders and very like-minded people, so it’s been fun.”
NFL Offseason Workout Phases Defined
There are three phases to the NFL’s offseason workout program. The Chiefs have already completed Phase I and have now officially entered Phase II ahead of Organized Team Activities.
- Phase 1: “Consists of the first two weeks of the program with activities limited to meetings, strength and conditioning, and physical rehabilitation only.”
- Phase 2: “Consists of the next three weeks of the program. On-field workouts may include individual or group instruction and drills, as well as ‘perfect play drills,’ and drills and plays with offensive players lining up across from offensive players and defensive players lining up across from defensive players, conducted at a walk-through pace. No live contact or team offense vs. team defense drills are permitted.”
- Phase 3: “Consists of the next four weeks of the program. Teams may conduct a total of 10 days of organized team practice activity, or ‘OTAs’. No live contact is permitted, but 7-on-7, 9-on-7, and 11-on-11 drills are permitted.”
Kansas City Chiefs GM Brett Veach’s offseason vision taking shape for new S Alohi Gilman
One of the themes of the 2026 NFL Draft for the Chiefs was a rebuild of the defense. The team’s first four picks came on the defensive side of the ball. Two of those investments came in the defensive secondary and will play directly alongside Gilman. Gilman is starting to see Brett Veach’s plan take shape as all the puzzle pieces begin to fall into place.
“Yeah, it was pretty cool,” Gilman said. “I mean, just seeing the vision from a new guy stepping into a new place and see how they connect the pieces of the puzzle. Obviously, I was a part of a puzzle. Here to compete and to help this team the best I can, but seeing the rest of it pulled together is pretty cool. You know, having a little bit more experience under my belt, I can… in the beginning, I didn’t really know what was happening, but seeing the pieces we’re able to create here, and the vision they have for this team, is exciting. So, especially defensively, seeing that, and I’m excited for the future.”
A primary piece of that vision is CB Mansoor Delane, the No. 6 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Delane has some very big shoes to fill, with all the offseason departures in the secondary. Gilman hasn’t yet had the opportunity to speak much with Delane, but that time is coming at OTA’s. Gilman also knows that the rookie has the support system and coaching in place to hit the ground running.
“So far? Not too much,” Gilman said of communicating with the rookie. “Obviously, he’s had a long road prior up to this, and very busy. When we get (the rookies) back in the building, it’ll be a lot more, but it’s a day-by-day grind, you know. I think the coaches here and the staff do a great job of just, you know, slowly building and stacking. But you know, I think he’ll be in a good spot. They do a great job of teaching here. And you know, I’m excited to get to work more and more with him and just grow.”