George Karlaftis - Page 4 - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Chief Sign 'Building Block' George Karlaftis To Four-Year, $93 Million Contract Extension When most people think of the Kansas City Chiefs’ defense, Chris Jones immediately comes to mind, and rightly so.

JULY 20, 2025 • THESTATE.COM

BREAKING: Chiefs Reach 4-Year Extension With Edge Rusher George Karlaftis Edge rusher George Karlaftis and the Chiefs have reached an agreement on a four-year contract extension, multiple outlets reported Sunday af...

JULY 20, 2025 • SI.COM

Chiefs Sign Defender George Karlaftis to Massive Four-Year Contract Extension The former first round pick is now tied to Kansas City through the 2030 season.

JULY 20, 2025 • SI.COM

Lands big extension from KC Karlaftis agreed to a four-year, $93 million contract with the Chiefs on Sunday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact Kansas City also picked up Karlaftis' fifth-year option in April, which means he'll now be tied to the team through the 2030 campaign. This new extension also includes $62 million guaranteed, as he's been a key piece of a defense that's won two of the last three Super Bowls. The 2022 first-round pick has tallied 115 tackles and 24.5 sacks while appearing in 49 regular-season games over the past three seasons. Karlaftis and defensive tackle Chris Jones should continue to form one of the NFL's best pass-rushing duos in 2025.

JULY 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Photos: Karlaftis Youth Football Camp George Karlaftis held a youth football camp for military children in the Fort Leavenworth community.

JULY 16, 2025 • CHIEFS.COM

Chiefs' Up-And-Coming Defender Named 'Promising Building Block' The Kansas City Chiefs defense appears to be in good hands with George Karlaftis.

JULY 6, 2025 • SACBEE.COM

George Karlaftis dives into the urge to sack Tom Brady his rookie year, Jayden Daniels lands on sack list | Speak

JULY 2, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

2025 Chiefs game-by-game predictions: Can they keep the dynasty alive?

After their three-peat bid ended with a thud, the Chiefs enter the 2025 season with something to prove. We break down their road week by wee...

JUNE 4, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

2025 Chiefs game-by-game predictions: Can they keep the dynasty alive?

George Karlaftis On His Relationship With Ashton Gillotte: 'Really Happy to Have Him, I Think He'll Be a Great Addition' | Press Conference 5/29 Kansas City Chiefs defensive end, George Karlaftis addressed the media on Thursday, May 29th.

MAY 29, 2025 • CHIEFS.COM

The Chiefs Struck Gold With George Karlaftis The Kansas City Chiefs landed two players in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft who have been nothing but stellar since their arrival. Ta...

MAY 25, 2025 • SI.COM

ESPN Names DE George Karlaftis as One of the League's Most Underrated Players Karlaftis led the Chiefs in sacks last season

MAY 23, 2025 • CHIEFS.COM

George Karlaftis joins 'NFL Schedule Release '25' to talk about upcoming games Kansas City Chiefs defensive end George Karlaftis joins 'NFL Schedule Release '25' to talk about upcoming games.

MAY 15, 2025 • NFL.COM

Fifth-year option exercised Karlaftis had the fifth-year option picked up on his rookie contract for $15.1 million by the Chiefs on Tuesday, Jordan Schultz of Fox Sports reports.

Impact Karlaftis has emerged as a pillar of the Chiefs' defense and he'll now be under contract through the 2026 campaign. The defensive lineman produced 35 total tackles (21 solo), including 8.0 sacks, while also adding five passes defensed over 16 regular-season games with Kansas City last year. He will likely start opposite of Mike Danna on the team's defensive line in 2025 with Chris Jones and Jerry Tillery ticketed to be sandwiched between them.

APRIL 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | Chiefs pick up options for Trent McDuffie, George Karlaftis Deadspin | Chiefs pick up options for Trent McDuffie, George Karlaftis

APRIL 29, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

Chiefs exercise 5th-year options on cornerback Trent McDuffie and pass rusher George Karlaftis

The Kansas City Chiefs exercised their fifth-year options on cornerback Trent McDuffie and pass rusher George Karlaftis, two of the young pillars of a defense that has helped them...

APRIL 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Chiefs solidify their offensive and defensive lines while plugging other holes during NFL draft

The Chiefs filled their biggest needs during the three-day NFL draft, beginning with their biggest on the first night, when they used the final pick of the first round on Ohio Stat...

APRIL 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Chiefs want help along the line in the NFL draft. The question is, offensive or defensive?

The Kansas City Chiefs need some help along the line from the NFL draft

APRIL 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Gets after QB again in 2024 Karlaftis recorded 35 tackles (21 solo), including 8.0 sacks, and five passes defensed in 16 games during the regular season.

Impact The defensive end added 13 tackles (nine solo), including 4.0 sacks, in Kansas City's three playoff games. Karlaftis finished with 10.5 sacks during the 2023 regular season and 6.0 as a rookie in 2022. The 2022 first-round pick also played on more than 700 defensive snaps in 2024 for the third year in a row.

FEBRUARY 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

George Karlaftis on the Philadelphia Eagles: 'We're Going to Have Our Hands Full, We've Got a lot of Respect For Those Guys' | Chiefs Press Conference - Super Bowl LIX Defensive end, George Karlaftis addressed the media ahead of the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl LIX matchup with the Philadelphia Eagles on S...

FEBRUARY 4, 2025 • CHIEFS.COM

Who are the 10 best players in Super Bowl LIX?

Who are the 10 best players in Super Bowl LIX? FOX Sports Research compiled the list of the top Chiefs and Eagles players.

FEBRUARY 3, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

George Karlaftis on Josh Allen: 'You Have to Rush Him Under an Umbrella of Discipline' | Chiefs Press Conference 1/24 Defensive end, George Karlaftis addressed the media ahead of Kansas City's AFC Championship matchup with the Buffalo Bills on Sunday.

JANUARY 24, 2025 • CHIEFS.COM

Chiefs George Karlaftis Was Mic'd Up & Making Franchise History in AFC Divisional Round Win Go behind the scenes with Kansas City's George Karlaftis in the latest episode of 'Mic'd Up', as the defensive end became the second player...

JANUARY 22, 2025 • CHIEFS.COM

George Karlaftis Doesn't Want the Credit for Three-Sack Day vs. Houston George Karlaftis had a three-sack game against the Texans on Saturday, but he doesn't seem to want the credit for his performance.

JANUARY 20, 2025 • SI.COM

'When you have eight sacks that gives up a pretty good chance to win:' Chiefs George Karlaftis "When you have eight sacks that gives up a pretty good chance to win,"' Chiefs George Karlaftis said after the Chiefs defeated the Texans. T...

JANUARY 19, 2025 • KANSASCITY.COM

George Karlaftis: 'When You Get a Sack, it's a Big Thing' | NFL Playoffs - Divisional Round Defensive end, George Karlaftis speaks with the media at the official postgame press conference following the Kansas City Chiefs Divisional...

JANUARY 19, 2025 • CHIEFS.COM

GEORGE KARLAFTIS NEWS

NEWS

BIO

STATS

VIDEOS

GAME LOG

INJURIES