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Chiefs Make Contract Decisions On 2 Key Defensive Players

The Kansas City Chiefs have exercised the options for cornerback Trent McDuffie and defensive end George Karlaftis. These were anticipated moves by the team and ensures that both players will be under contract for the 2026 season.

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Chiefs To Exercise Fifth-Year Options On Trent McDuffie, George Karlaftis

Trent McDuffie and George Karlaftis are targets for Chiefs extensions. One or both could be worked out as early as this offseason, but in any case their futures for the next two years are clear.

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Kansas City Chiefs Make $28.83 Million Decision on Two Star Players

The Kansas City Chiefs cut a couple of big checks Tuesday to two of the franchise’s emerging defensive superstars. According to a report from ESPN’s Jeremy

Kansas City Chiefs News / NFLTradeRumors.co / April 29

Chiefs Exercising Fifth-Year Options For CB Trent McDuffie & DE George Karlaftis

ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reports the Chiefs are planning to exercise the fifth-year options in 2026 for CB Trent McDuffie and DE George Karlaftis. Per Over

New Chiefs edge rusher Ashton Gillotte already knows George Karlaftis

The Louisville standout joins his mentor as a teammate in Kansas City. With the 66th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, the Kansas City Chiefs selected Ashton Gillotte, a dynamic edge rusher from the University of Louisville.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Pro Football Rumors / April 20

Chiefs Preparing To Discuss Extensions With Trent McDuffie, George Karlaftis

The Tyreek Hill trade gave the Chiefs two first-round picks in 2022. They used their own first-rounder on George Karlaftis and traded up for Trent McDuffie with the pick the Dolphins sent them (via the 49ers) for Hill.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Arrowhead Addict / April 19

Why the Chiefs shouldn't blink on exercising George Karlaftis' fifth-year option

As the 2025 NFL Draft comes into view, another deadline is fast approaching for teams that must decide on fifth-year options for 2022 first-round picks.

Kansas City Chiefs News / A to Z Sports / April 17

Chiefs GM Brett Veach gives an update on contract negotiations with DE George Karlaftis and CB Trent McDuffie

One of the best drafts in recent memory that the Kansas City Chiefs have had came in 2022 when they selected defensive end George Karlaftis and cornerback Trent McDuffie in the first round.

College Football News / Pro Football Rumors / April 12

Prospect profile for Nic Scourton

While much of the pre-draft focus coming out of College Station this year has been on likely first-round pass rusher Shemar Stewart, teammate of one year and fellow pass rusher Nic Scourton may quietly sneak into the first round with him.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / April 9

Why Chiefs Should Exercise Fifth Year Option to DE Karlaftis

The Kansas City Chiefs have a ton to check off of their to do list before the thought of the 2025 campaign. With the 2025 NFL Draft looming around the corner, the franchise also has to take into consideration if they wish to exercise a fifth-year option to one of their up-and-coming stars in the National Football League.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / April 7

Will Chiefs Karlaftis Crack Top 10 in This Defensive Category?

The Kansas City Chiefs drafted defensive end George Karlaftis in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft to boost their defensive scheme. Since donning a Chiefs uniform, Karlaftis has continued to grow each season, and as he prepares for his fourth campaign in Kansas City, the expectations must be high.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / March 30

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Kansas City Chiefs News / Arrowhead Addict / January 28

Geroge Karlaftis played by the rules and it won the Chiefs the AFC Championship

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.

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Mic'd-up video shows why Kittle failed to make play in Super Bowl

Watch: Mic'd-up video shows why George Kittle failed to recover fumble in Super Bowl

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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Kansas City Chiefs News / Yardbarker / December 17, 2022

DE George Karlaftis,aka 'Furious George,' is on a tear for Chiefs

"Furious George" is getting to the quarterback, helping power a Chiefs pass rush that's among the best in the league. Rookie defensive end George Karlaftis -- nicknamed "Furious George -- has a sack in three straight games heading into Sunday's game against Houston.

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