Super Bowl LIII champion – former Defensive Player of the Year Has Chiefs Kingdom in a Frenzy After Responding to “Come to Kansas City” Call with Just One Loaded Emoji
Kansas City, Missouri – 12/06/2025
Chiefs Kingdom nearly exploded on Friday night after Stephon Gilmore – Super Bowl LIII champion, former Defensive Player of the Year, and one of the decade’s greatest cornerbacks – unexpectedly responded to a fan’s plea: “Come to Kansas City and help Mahomes!” with a single emoji. Just one tiny symbol, but enough to set the entire Chiefs community ablaze with hope for signing an elite veteran.
At 35 years old, Gilmore hasn’t announced retirement and remains a free agent. That makes the possibility of him joining a title-contending team like the Chiefs more realistic than ever. When a fan asked if he’d consider signing with Kansas City if the team called, Gilmore simply replied with the “thinking” emoji 🤔 — and that was all it took to send Chiefs Kingdom into overdrive.
What makes it even more dramatic is Gilmore’s past public praise for the Chiefs organization. “I’ve always had the utmost respect for the winning culture in Kansas City. They’re stable, have vision, and have players anyone would want to play with. Playing alongside Mahomes, playing in the atmosphere of Arrowhead… that’s something any player has to seriously consider.” Now, pairing that quote with his latest emoji has fans convinced it’s no coincidence.
In the context of the Chiefs struggling with injuries on the offensive line and gearing up for a grueling playoff race, adding a veteran like Gilmore could be the perfect boost for the defense. His vast experience, elite press-man skills, and poise in big games are exactly what every Super Bowl contender craves. And Steve Spagnuolo — famous for reviving the careers of veterans — undoubtedly understands that value better than anyone.
Though it’s all still just speculation, Chiefs Kingdom is holding its breath to see if GM Brett Veach picks up the phone. But one thing is undeniable: with just one emoji, Stephon Gilmore has plunged all of Kansas City into a state of peak excitement — and opened the door to the hope that an NFL legend might choose the Chiefs as the final chapter in his storied career.
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