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 what George Karlaftis endured in 2025.
During the 2022 season, the Kansas City Chiefs rode a wave of inexperienced, yet talented players to a Super Bowl victory in an instant classic against the Philadelphia Eagles.
The Kansas City Chiefs saw a regression of their offense and defense in 2025, a far cry from how dominant they were in previous years. Patrick Mahomes did all he could for their offense, but their defense came out flat and dejected in multiple games this season.
How many of the quarterbacks in NFL history to win a Conference Championship game before turning 27 years old can you name in five minutes?
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Asked two weeks ago simply how he’s feeling health-wise, George Karlaftis couldn’t find words. “Umm, … It's, you know, it’s, yeah,” he said.
The best teams do not always win the Super Bowl. Sometimes, great NFL squads have failed to win a playoff game. Here are the best ones since the AFL-NFL merger to fall short of advancing in a postseason bracket.
The Kansas City Chiefs' offense was going to be the difference maker in whether the Chiefs won against the Houston Texans in Week 14 or not. Now that the game has concluded, it's clear that the offensive approach wasn't enough, but defensively, fans got just about what's advertised.
The Kansas City Chiefs have struggled to affect the quarterback in recent weeks, going two consecutive weeks without registering a quarterback sack. In Week 13's loss to the Dallas Cowboys, Chiefs DT Chris Jones felt that he and one other player didn't do a good enough job of rallying the troops toward the opposing quarterback.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – George Karlaftis said Friday he’s proud of defensive end Ashton Gillotte. And not just because the rookie’s first sack two weeks ago against reigning MVP Josh Allen.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – George Karlaftis may not be generating gaudy sack totals, but he’s generating plenty of pressure. On Sunday, he may want to exercise a hair of caution when rushing Daniel Jones.
It’s not often you see the Kansas City Chiefs look the way they currently do. Even in some of the non-Super Bowl years of this dynasty, the Chiefs haven’t often looked the way they did against the Denver Broncos on Sunday.
The Kansas City Chiefs didn’t draft George Karlaftis because he was the most flexible edge or possessed the greatest length in his class. They drafted the former Purdue pass rusher because he played every snap like it actually mattered.
For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.
A week off was supposed to be helpful for the Kansas City Chiefs' overall health, but practices leading up to the team's return in Week 11 are generating new injury concerns heading into an all-important showdown against the Denver Broncos.
Amid their bye week and ahead of a tough second-half schedule, Chiefs head coach Andy Reid has three glaring weaknesses he must address.
The Kansas City Chiefs are still a Super Bowl contender this season, despite their 5-4 record. Yes, they dropped a frustrating game to the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, but that shouldn't change how this team is viewed.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – This past offseason, Aaron Schatz called George Karlaftis the NFL’s most underrated edge rusher. Safe to say, after the season’s first four games, the Chiefs’ defensive end is no longer underrated.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Kansas City defensive end George Karlaftis spoke to reporters prior to Wednesday’s practice. The Chiefs (1-2) are hosting the Baltimore Ravens (1-2) on Sunday at Arrowhead Stadium (3:25 p.m.
The Kansas City Chiefs' defense will face a massive challenge going against the Baltimore Ravens' offense on Sunday. Not only do they feature a former MVP quarterback in Lamar Jackson, but they've got a talented group of pass-catchers and a future Hall of Fame running back in Derrick Henry.
The Los Angeles Chargers' Justin Herbert is in a bit of a gray area among NFL quarterbacks. Some consider him elite, and others believe he’s more in the mid-tier.
The Kansas City Chiefs have had one of the best defensive units in the NFL over the past few years. In 2024 it ranked eighth against the run, and ninth in total defense.
Here are signings from five defensive positions (tackle, edge, linebacker, cornerback and safety) this offseason that already look good and have a decent chance of becoming more attractive in the coming years.
The Kansas City Chiefs and defensive end George Karlaftis agreed to a four-year, $93 million extension, including $62 million guaranteed, according to multiple reports Sunday.
Quarterback Patrick Mahomes is the Kansas City Chiefs' most important player, but their defense has also played a pivotal role in their recent success.
George Karlaftis is the latest member of the Chiefs to secure a big-ticket extension.
Kansas City Chiefs defensive end George Karlaftis is currently refining his pass rush skills at Sack Summit 2025. Many of the NFL's top sack masters are attending the event, including some past greats.
With the May 1 deadline approaching, the Kansas City Chiefs will officially exercise the fifth-year option on defensive end George Karlaftis. The decision secures his services through the 2026 season.
George Karlaftis saved one of his top performances of the season for the Divisional Round of the NFL playoffs. The former Purdue superstar had a monster outing, helping lead the Kansas City Chiefs to a 23-14 victory over the Houston Texans.
The five-time Pro Bowler was held to just two catches for four yards in the game. And maybe if he would have been able to recover the loose football, San Francisco would have won the rematch.
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