Kansas City Chiefs DE George Karlaftis is embracing his role as the veteran in the edge rusher room. He vows to impart the knowledge passed down to him from Frank Clark, Carlos Dunlap, and Chris Jones onto R Mason Thomas and other rookies.
The Chiefs kept defensive end George Karlaftis around for the long haul on a four-year, $93MM contract extension last July. Less than a year later, the Chiefs have restructured the deal, according to Spotrac’s Michael Ginnitti.
The NFL can oftentimes be cyclical, especially regarding draft picks. Once certain players progress from being unproven to proven, they're either replaced or supported by more long-term projects.
How many of the active NFL players to rush for at least 150 yards in a game can you name in five minutes?
Drue Tranquill and George Karlaftis are excited about the defensive additions the Kansas City Chiefs made during the 2026 NFL Draft. The pair shared their first impressions of Mansoor Delane, Peter Woods, R Mason Thomas, and Jadon Canady after Week 1 of OTAs.
A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.
The Kansas City Chiefs have created $7.7 million in salary cap space by converting $9.685 million of defensive end George Karlaftis' salary into a signing bonus, Spotrac reported on Wednesday.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – George Karlaftis. … That’s it. That’s the list. Less than four years after Brett Veach drafted 10 players in 2022, including two in the first round and four of the top 62 selections, only Karlaftis remains on the Chiefs’ roster.
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.
NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.
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.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – George Karlaftis showed up to work Wednesday and noticed something peculiar. The organization’s perennial employee of the month wasn’t parked in his prime spot.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Most will remember Sunday’s loss as the day the Chiefs officially ended their historic playoff run and lost Patrick Mahomes in brutal fashion.
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.
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.
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.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Kansas City Chiefs defensive end George Karlaftis spoke from the podium at team headquarters after Tuesday’s practice. “Yeah, just like you said, we have a lot of motivation going into this season, prove some people right, prove some people wrong.
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.
Quarterback Patrick Mahomes is the Kansas City Chiefs' most important player, but their defense has also played a pivotal role in their recent success.
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.
Kansas City Chiefs DE George Karlaftis made his long-term contract desires known after the team picked up his fifth-year option just weeks ago. A former 2022 first-round draft pick alongside Trent McDuffie, Karlaftis has quietly been a massive part of the Chiefs' pass-rushing attack since entering the league.
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.
It was the game that sent the Kansas City Chiefs to a third-straight Super Bowl. The Chiefs outlasted the Buffalo Bills 32-29 in the AFC Championship game on Sunday, but it was a game that could have ended so, so differently.
Kansas City Chiefs defensive end George Karlaftis is coming off arguably the best game of his three-year NFL career. Last week in the divisional playoff round against the Houston Texans, Karlaftis recorded five total tackles, three sacks, and four quarterback hits.
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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