George Karlaftis - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

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

'Hold the Fort' - Chiefs vs. Chargers Preview w/ George Karlaftis | Defending The Kingdom

DECEMBER 10, 2025 • YOUTUBE

George Karlaftis Brings C.J. Stroud Down for an 11-yard Sack Kansas City Chiefs defensive end George Karlaftis brings Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud down for an 11-yard sack.

DECEMBER 8, 2025 • CHIEFS.COM

Former Chiefs player called out George Karlaftis after Thanksgiving meltdown Defensive end George Karlaftis III's presence, or lack thereof, was ostensibly a hot topic at every Kansas City Chiefs fans' Thanksgiving fe...

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • ARROWHEADADDICT.COM

Here's a Closer Look at Causes Behind Chiefs' Cleats on Sunday KANSAS CITY, Mo. – George Karlaftis said Friday he’s proud of defensive end Ashton Gillotte. And not just because the rookie’s first sack tw...

NOVEMBER 23, 2025 • SI.COM

George Karlaftis: 'We Know What This Team is Capable Of' | Press Conference 11/21 George Karlaftis speaks to the media on Friday, November 21.

NOVEMBER 21, 2025 • CHIEFS.COM

Joe Cullen on George Karlaftis: 'He Plays With a Relentless Motor' | Press Conference 11/20 Joe Cullen speaks to the media on Thursday, November 20.

NOVEMBER 20, 2025 • CHIEFS.COM

NFL coach drops surprise George Karlaftis comp for Panthers rookie Carolina’s comparison shows George Karlaftis has become the model for young pass rushers.

NOVEMBER 15, 2025 • ARROWHEADADDICT.COM

Past thumb injury Karlaftis (thumb) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Broncos.

Impact The Purdue product upgraded from limited practice sessions Wednesday and Thursday to a full go Friday, indicating that he's moved past his thumb injury in time to play in the Week 11 divisional matchup. Now fully healthy, expect Karlaftis to operate as one of Kansas City's top defensive linemen Sunday.

NOVEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Tending to thumb issue Karlaftis (thumb) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday.

Impact Karlaftis led Chiefs defensive ends in defensive snaps (51) in the last game before their Week 10 bye at Buffalo, and it's not immediately obvious when he suffered the thumb injury. He'll have two more opportunities to practice in full before Kansas City publishes its final practice report of the week Friday.

NOVEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

George Karlaftis boosts his 2025 sack total to 5.0 via takedown of Josh Allen Kansas City Chiefs defenders George Karlaftis and Ashton Gillotte combine to sack Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen.

NOVEMBER 2, 2025 • NFL.COM

Secures sack in win Karlaftis recorded three total tackles (one solo), including 1.0 sacks, and a pass defensed in Monday night's 28-7 win over the Commanders.

Impact Karlaftis was able to get to Marcus Mariota in the first quarter, securing his first full sack since Week 4. The defensive lineman has now registered 26 total tackles (16 solo), including 4.5 sacks, while also adding two passes defensed and a fumble recovery over eight games this year.

OCTOBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

George Karlaftis boosts his 2025 sack total to 4.5 on Mariota takedown Kansas City Chiefs defensive end George Karlaftis' shoestring tackle takes Washington Commanders quarterback Marcus Mariota down for a 3-yar...

OCTOBER 28, 2025 • NFL.COM

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

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