Kansas City Chiefs defensive end George Karlaftis (56) after defeating the New Orleans Saints Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

NFL Boilers: Kansas City Chiefs, George Karlaftis Agree to Contract Extension

Originally posted on Purdue Boilermakers on SI
By Dustin Schutte | Last updated Jul 20, 2025 3:55 PM ET

George Karlaftis is staying with the Kansas City Chiefs for the foreseeable future. On Sunday, ESPN's Adam Schefter reported that the former Purdue superstar agreed to a lucrative extension with the Chiefs.

Karlaftis, who just completed his third season in the NFL, has reportedly reached a four-year deal with Kansas City worth $93 million. He will receive $62 million in guaranteed money. With the new extension, the defensive end will remain with the Chiefs through the 2030 season.

Kansas City has reached the Super Bowl every season since Karlaftis was selected by the team in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft.

Chiefs and 2022 first-round pick George Karlaftis reached agreement today on a four-year $93 million contract extension that includes $62 million guaranteed, per his agency the @WINSportsGroup.

Karlaftis posted 24.5 sacks during his first three seasons in Kansas City - and now… pic.twitter.com/GtyM1qcz3r
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) July 20, 2025

In his first three seasons, Karlaftis has piled up 24.5 sacks and 115 total tackles. He has also recorded 15 passes defended and 13 stuffs.

Karlaftis already owns two championship rings, winning Super Bowl LVII and Super Bowl LVIII. The Chiefs will once again be one of the NFL's top contenders to win a title entering the 2025 season.

Prior to his arrival in the NFL, Karlaftis was a standout at Purdue, earning first-team All-American honors in 2021 and was an All-Big Ten selection in each of his three years with the Boilermakers.

This article first appeared on Purdue Boilermakers on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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