George Karlaftis - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Played through broken hand in 2025 Defensive line coach Joe Cullen said Wednesday that Karlaftis played multiple games with a broken hand in 2025, Pete Sweeney of The Kansas City Star reports.

Impact Despite the serious injury he apparently sustained prior to Week 11 at Denver, Karlaftis only missed one game last season, sitting out in Week 18 when the Chiefs were already eliminated from playoff contention. Now fully healthy, he projects to again play a huge role on the edge for Kansas City in 2026.

JUNE 4 • ROTOWIRE

Chiefs fans will respect George Karlaftis even more after latest reveal As the Kansas City Chiefs prepare for the 2026 season the team recently shared something about George Karlaftis that shows how committed he...

JUNE 3 • ARROWHEADADDICT.COM

Chiefs expected to restructure cap space, who is biggest winner? The Kansas City Chiefs just created some much-needed breathing room. Kansas City converted $9.685 million of George Karlaftis’ salary into a...

JUNE 1 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

George Karlaftis Is Taking on a New Role for Chiefs This Offseason Entering his fourth season, Karlaftis is embracing something that could benefit a top Chiefs rookie.

MAY 31 • SI.COM

George Karlaftis on R Mason Thomas: 'He's Very Explosive' | Press Conference 5/28 George Karlaftis speaks to the media on Thursday, May 28.

MAY 28 • CHIEFS.COM

Chiefs, Andy Reid could trade for AJ Brown after latest contract move involving George Karlaftis The Chiefs may not be done making moves. A sudden financial decision involving George Karlaftis is now fueling speculation that something mu...

MAY 27 • BOLAVIP.COM

Deadspin | Report: Chiefs rework George Karlaftis' contract, create $7.7M in cap space Deadspin | Report: Chiefs rework George Karlaftis' contract, create $7.7M in cap space

MAY 27 • DEADSPIN.COM

Chiefs Restructure George Karlaftis's Contract, Set Up Future Moves The Chiefs have restructured the contract of George Karlaftis, but which transactions could be coming?

MAY 27 • SI.COM

Chiefs have a rare top-10 pick among two first-round selections in the upcoming NFL draft

The Kansas City Chiefs have two picks in the first round of the NFL draft

APRIL 15 • Associated Press

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Following the historic combine and free-agent frenzy, Ben Arthur sorts out the first-round Buckeye barrage and where the draft's QB2 lands.

MARCH 25 • FOX SPORTS

2026 NFL Mock Draft: Giants, Commanders Land Ohio State Stars; Who Gets Ty Simpson?

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MARCH 19 • FOX SPORTS

2026 NFL Offseason: The Biggest Need For Every AFC Team After Early Free Agency

Rams, Chiefs have agreed on a trade sending CB Trent McDuffie to Los Angeles, AP sources say

The Chiefs and the Rams have agreed on a trade to send star cornerback Trent McDuffie to Los Angeles in exchange for several draft picks, three people with knowledge of the negotia...

MARCH 4 • Associated Press

Chiefs' Karlaftis Earned Honor He Only Wants Once KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Imagine a boxer entering the ring for a heavyweight tilt once a week and fighting with just one hand. That’s basically wh...

JANUARY 24 • SI.COM

Posts career-high stops in 2025 Karlaftis accumulated 48 tackles (25 solo), including 6.0 sacks, two pass defenses and one fumble recovery across 16 games in 2025 with the Chiefs.

Impact The fourth-year pro looked like he was on his way to a career year after opening the season with 4.5 sacks and 20 combined tackles through the first five games of the regular season. Karlaftis wasn't able to carry that momentum for the rest of 2025, but his combined tackles were one more than his previous career high set in 2023 across (16 regular-season games). The 2022 first-rounder signed a four-year, $93 million contract extension in July and will be a cornerstone of the Chiefs' defense for years to come.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Daniel Carlson hits 60-yard field goal to lift Raiders over Chiefs, 14-12

Daniel Carlson made a career-long 60-yard field goal with eight seconds left to give the Las Vegas Raiders a 14-12 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday

JANUARY 5 • Associated Press

Unavailable for Week 18 Karlaftis (rest) is inactive for Sunday's contest against the Raiders, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.

Impact Karlaftis will get a breather in the regular-season finale with Kansas City already eliminated from the postseason. In his absence, Charles Omenihu is a top candidate to take over as a starter on the defensive line versus Las Vegas.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable yet healthy Karlaftis (rest) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Raiders.

Impact Karlaftis was a limited participant throughout Week 18, but his injury status is listed as non-injured rest. The defensive end signed a four-year, $93 million contract with the Chiefs in July. The team may just be looking to protect a valuable asset ahead of the 2026 season, as it missed the playoffs for the first time since the 2014 campaign. If Karlaftis is inactive for Sunday's game, he will end the season with 48 tackles (25 solo), including 6.0 sacks, and two passes defensed through 16 games.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Chiefs' Get Good News on Christmas Night Inactives KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Nick Bolton, George Karlaftis are up. Jaylon Moore and Derrick Nnadi are down. Those are notable developments after the C...

DECEMBER 26, 2025 • SI.COM

Active for Week 17 Karlaftis (illness) is active for Thursday night's game against the Broncos.

Impact Karlaftis will be good to go for Week 17 after being added to the injury report with an illness Wednesday. The defensive lineman has compiled 46 total tackles (24 solo), including 6.0 sacks, while also adding two passes defensed and a fumble recovery over 15 games so far this year.

DECEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Under the weather, iffy for Week 17 Karlaftis (illness) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against Denver.

Impact Karlaftis popped up on Wednesday's injury report as a limited practice participant due to an illness, which puts him in jeopardy of playing Christmas Day. Charles Omenihu, Ashton Gillotte, Mike Pennel and Jerry Tillery would be in line for larger rotational roles on the defensive line if one or both of Karlaftis and Derrick Nnadi (illness) were unable to play.

DECEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Chiefs aim to finish strong, with no playoff hopes and no Mahomes starting against the Titans

The Kansas City Chiefs insist they have plenty of motivation left despite no hopes of a playoff berth for the first time in over a decade

DECEMBER 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Chiefs Put Heads Down to Complete Surreal Day KANSAS CITY, Mo. – George Karlaftis showed up to work Wednesday and noticed something peculiar. The organization’s perennial employee of the...

DECEMBER 18, 2025 • SI.COM

George Karlaftis: 'It's About Finishing and Finishing Out Strong' | Press Conference 12/17 George Karlaftis speaks to the media on Wednesday, December 17.

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • CHIEFS.COM

Ashton Gillotte on George Karlaftis' Mentorship: 'I've Appreciated It a Lot' | Press Conference 12/17 Ashton Gillotte speaks to the media on Wednesday, December 17.

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • CHIEFS.COM

Under the Helmet with George Karlaftis Get to know Kansas City Chiefs defensive end George Karlaftis in this edition of Under the Helmet.

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • CHIEFS.COM

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