Chiefs React to Nick Bolton Career News on Monday

Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Nick Bolton (32).Mark J&period; Rebilas-Imagn Images

Chiefs React to Nick Bolton Career News on Monday

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Will Chesanek | Last updated Oct 19, 2026 1:21 PM ET

Nick Bolton and the Kansas City Chiefs remain undefeated after toppling Jim Harbaugh and the Los Angeles Chargers, 22-6, on Sunday. Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert threw for 204 passing yards and an interception.

Kansas City quarterback Patrick Mahomes completed 23 of 30 passes for 272 passing yards and an interception. Running back Kenneth Walker III finished with game highs of 19 carries for 128 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns. Wide receiver Xavier Worthy finished with a game-high seven receptions and 73 receiving yards. Linebacker Bolton finished with a game-high 11 tackles, including three solo tackles.

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15).Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

Following the performance, the Chiefs took to social media to announce news about their star linebacker. In an Instagram post, Kansas City celebrated the news that Bolton had broken the franchise record for most career games with 10 or more tackles. The Chiefs posted a picture featuring a graphic showing how Bolton surpassed franchise legend Derrick Johnson’s previous record of 25.

This is the third time this season that the 5-foot-11 linebacker has reached the threshold and the 26th such instance of his career. On the season, the 26-year-old has 48 total tackles, including 23 solo tackles, and 4.5 stuffs.

For his career, the former No. 58 overall pick in the second round of the 2021 NFL Draft has played in 79 games and accumulated 660 career tackles, including 385 solo tackles, along with six sacks, three forced fumbles and five interceptions.

“Tackles on tackles on tackles ”

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Head coach Andy Reid will lead Kansas City into Lumen Field to face the reigning Super Bowl champions on Sunday at 8:20 p.m. ET, with coverage on NBC.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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