GEORGE KARLAFTIS #56 - DEFENSIVE END - KANSAS CITY CHIEFS
48  TCKL  •
0  INT  •
6  SCK 
#56 - DEFENSIVE END - KANSAS CITY CHIEFS
48 TCKL
0 INT
6 SCK
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George Karlaftis Boosts His 2025 Sack Total to 4.5 on a Marcus 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 • CHIEFS.COM
Recovers fumble in loss Karlaftis recorded two total tackles (one solo), including 0.5 sacks, while also recovering a fumble in Monday's 31-28 loss to Jacksonville.
Impact Karlaftis was held to two tackles for the second straight week, but he was still able to combine with Leo Chenal to sack Trevor Lawrence in the fourth quarter. Additionally, he was able to hop on loose ball after Nick Bolton stripped Lawrence in the second quarter, notching his first fumble recovery since 2022. Karlaftis has now registered 20 total tackles (14 solo), including 3.5 sacks, while also adding a pass defensed and a fumble recovery over five games this year.
OCTOBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
The Hot Seat with George Karlaftis Join Kansas City Chiefs defensive end George Karlaftis for this edition of The Hot Seat presented by Coca-Cola Zero Sugar.
OCTOBER 3, 2025 • CHIEFS.COM
Another sack in Week 4 win Karlaftis recorded two tackles (two solo), including 1.0 sacks, in the Chiefs' win over the Ravens on Sunday.
Impact Karlaftis has been extremely disruptive through four games to begin the season, as he's already up to 18 tackles (13 solo), including 3.0 sacks and six TFLs, 10 QB hits and one pass breakup on 88 percent of the defensive snaps for Kansas City. Only Nik Bonitto has logged more QB hits (11) than Karlaftis through four games.
OCTOBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Another sack in Week 4 win Karlaftis recorded two tackles (two solo), including 1.0 sacks, in the Chiefs' win over the Ravens on Sunday.
Impact Karlaftis has been extremely disruptive through four games to begin the season, as he's already up to 18 tackles (13 solo), including 3.0 sacks and six TFLs, 10 QB hits and one pass breakup on 88 percent of the defensive snaps for Kansas City. Only Nik Bonitto has logged more QB hits (11) than Karlaftis through four games.
OCTOBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
SACK: George Karlaftis Tracks Down Lamar Jackson for a Third Down Stop Kansas City Chiefs defensive end George Karlaftis sacks Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson, forcing the Ravens into a field goal att...
SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • CHIEFS.COM
George Karlaftis: 'We're Just Going to Keep Getting Better' | Press Conference 9/24 George Karlaftis speaks to the media on Wednesday, September 24.
SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • CHIEFS.COM
Disruptive on defense Sunday Karlaftis tallied 10 tackles (eight solo), including 1.0 sacks, and defensed a pass in a 22-9 win over the Giants in Week 3.
Impact Karlaftis finished second on KC in stops behind Nick Bolton (14). Of Karlaftis' 10 tackles, three went for a loss. One of those was a fourth-quarter sack of Russell Wilson, and Karlaftis also notched three additional QB hits. The fourth-year defensive end has 16 tackles, including 2.0 sacks, through three contests this season.
SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Tyquan Thornton's breakout performance lifts Chiefs to first win of the season

The Kansas City Chiefs have found a surprising playmaker in Tyquan Thornton
SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 • Associated Press
Karlaftis creeps up behind Wilson for a TFL on third down in the red zone Kansas City Chiefs defensive end George Karlaftis lunges for New York Giants quarterback Russell Wilson for a loss of 1-yard.
SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 • NFL.COM
George Karlaftis' second sack of 2025 goes vs. Wilson in Week 3 Kansas City Chiefs defensive end George Karlaftis sacks New York Giants quarterback Russell Wilson for a loss of 4 yards.
SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 • NFL.COM
George Karlaftis' Gets Second Sack of 2025 | Chiefs vs. Giants Defensive end George Karlaftis sacks quarterback Russell Wilson for a loss of 4 yards as the Kansas City Chiefs take on the New York Giants...
SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 • CHIEFS.COM
George Karlaftis gets Tackle for Loss on Russell Wilson on Third Down in the Red Zone | Chiefs vs. Giants Defensive end George Karlaftis lunges for quarterback Russell Wilson for a loss of 1-yard as the Kansas City Chiefs take on the New York Gia...
SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 • CHIEFS.COM
Records Week 1 sack Karlaftis notched three tackles (two solo), including 1.0 sacks, in Friday's Week 1 loss to the Chargers.
Impact Two of Karlaftis' tackles were behind the line of scrimmage -- he sacked Justin Herbert for a 10-yard loss on Los Angeles' first drive and later assisted on a stop of Omarion Hampton that resulted in a one-yard loss. Karlaftis played 55 of Kansas City's 65 defensive snaps overall, with the 85 percent snap share falling right in the range he typically logged last season. The fourth-year pass rusher is off to a good start after recording 8.0 sacks across 16 regular-season contests last year.
SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Records Week 1 sack Karlaftis notched three tackles (two solo), including 1.0 sacks, in Friday's Week 1 loss to the Chargers.
Impact Two of Karlaftis' tackles were behind the line of scrimmage -- he sacked Justin Herbert for a 10-yard loss on Los Angeles' first drive and later assisted on a stop of Omarion Hampton that resulted in a one-yard loss. Karlaftis played 55 of Kansas City's 65 defensive snaps overall, with the 85 percent snap share falling right in the range he typically logged last season. The fourth-year pass rusher is off to a good start after recording 8.0 sacks across 16 regular-season contests last year.
SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
George Karlaftis on key to limiting Chargers offense | 'GMFB' Kansas City Chiefs defensive end George Karlaftis talks to NFL Network's Omar Ruiz on key to limiting the Los Angeles Chargers offense.
SEPTEMBER 5, 2025 • NFL.COM

NFL draft retention rates reveal the best and worst teams at keeping picks

Building a successful NFL team through the draft is crucial, but it's not easy
SEPTEMBER 4, 2025 • Associated Press
George Karlaftis: 'We Have a Lot of Motivation Going Into This Season' | Press Conference 9/2 George Karlaftis spoke to the media on Tuesday, September 2.
SEPTEMBER 2, 2025 • CHIEFS.COM

Chiefs place Felix Anudike-Uzomah on injured reserve, ending the 2023 first-round pick's season

The Kansas City Chiefs have placed defensive end Felix Anudike-Uzomah on injured reserve, ending his season
AUGUST 18, 2025 • Associated Press
Chiefs owner makes it clear that George Karlaftis won't be the last big-money deal The Kansas Chiefs are committed to extending their homegrown stars, and cornerback Trent McDuffie is next in line.
JULY 29, 2025 • FANSIDED.COM

Chiefs' Chris Jones: The backstory behind the 'Chris Rule,' and what's made him a three-time All-Pro

Chris Jones of the Kansas City Chiefs has been a standout in the NFL for nearly a decade
JULY 29, 2025 • Associated Press
Chiefs' Chris Jones on DE George Karlaftis's growth and new Chiefs deal Chiefs' DE George Karlaftis is locked in with the Chiefs, and Chris Jones is spilling all the reasons why he's so proud of his teammate.
JULY 23, 2025 • KANSASCITY.COM

Chiefs open training camp focused on Super Bowl redemption following humbling loss to Philadelphia

The Kansas City Chiefs have started training camp with a focus on redemption after last season's Super Bowl loss to the Eagles
JULY 22, 2025 • Associated Press
George Karlaftis: 'I've Been Vocal About How Much I Love It Here' | Press Conference 7/22 George Karlaftis speaks to the media after the first day of training camp practice.
JULY 22, 2025 • CHIEFS.COM
Deadspin | Reports: Chiefs sign DE George Karlaftis to four-year extension Deadspin | Reports: Chiefs sign DE George Karlaftis to four-year extension
JULY 21, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM
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