# Can R Mason Thomas or Ashton Gillotte TRANSFORM the Kansas City Chiefs Pass Rush This Season?

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Podcast: [Locked On Chiefs - Daily Podcast On The Kansas City Chiefs](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-chiefs-daily-podcast-on-the-kansas-city-chiefs-52262)
Published: 2026-06-26T23:30:00+00:00
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Kansas City Chiefs face critical questions as their defense enters a pivotal season—can the pass rush finally reach elite status in 2026? Chris Jones anchors a reworked defensive line featuring Khyiris Tonga and Ashton Gilotte while R Mason Thomas and Felix Anudike-Uzomah battle for vital edge roles. Will defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo’s strategy rely on four-man pressure or demand creative reinforcements via trade? Linebacker and secondary depth dominates the conversation, with Nick Bolton, Drue Tranquill, and Cooper McDonald leading an uncertain unit. The revamped secondary sees Mansoor Delane, Jaden Hicks, and Loe Gilman taking on major responsibilities as the team weighs tough decisions—do Kristian Fulton or L’Jarius Sneed make the cut? Listen for insight on potential trade targets, camp battles, and whether Kansas City’s defense has the talent and depth to power another Super Bowl run.

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