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NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 23
Can the Seahawks Keep George Karlaftis Off Sam Darnold When the Undefeated Chiefs Visit?
Sam Darnold has been sacked 10 times in the Seattle Seahawks’ last two games, both losses by three points, and the next defense on the schedule belongs to the only undefeated team in the AFC.
NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 17
AFC Notes: George Karlaftis, Jaylen Waddle, Broncos, Chiefs, Raiders
Broncos WR Jaylen Waddle had just two receptions for 19 yards in their Week 5 win over the Chargers. Denver HC Sean Payton admitted that they need to get Waddle more involved. “I’m watching the film offensively, and there are a ton of things we’re not doing well right now,” Payton said, via Jeff Legwold of ESPN.
Kansas City Chiefs News / Stadium Rant / October 9
George Karlaftis’ Week 4 Breakout: Fluke Or Start Of Best Season Ever?
Defensive end George Karlaftis left Las Vegas on Sunday with 11 pressures against the Raiders’ quarterback, Kirk Cousins. That’s 57.9% of his season pressures
The 'Active NFL rushing-TD leaders' quiz
Can you name the active running backs with at least 20 rushing touchdowns in their career?
Kansas City Chiefs News / Athlon Sports / October 6
Kenneth Walker III, George Karlaftis Headline PFF's Team of the Week
The Kansas City Chiefs kept their undefeated season alive with a big 30-27 win over the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday. A lot of guys stepped up to help Kansas City get things over the finish line.
Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season
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.
Kansas City Chiefs News / A to Z Sports / June 2
George Karlaftis aims to do for Kansas City Chiefs’ R Mason Thomas what Frank Clark, Carlos Dunlap, and Chris Jones once did for him
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.
Kansas City Chiefs News / Pro Football Rumors / May 31
Chiefs Restructure George Karlaftis’ Deal
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.
Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / May 31
George Karlaftis Is Taking on a New Role for Chiefs This Offseason
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.
Kansas City Chiefs News / A to Z Sports / May 29
Chiefs’ rookies Mansoor Delane, Peter Woods, R Mason Thomas, and Jadon Canady impress vets during Week 1 of OTAs
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.
Kansas City Chiefs News / Field Level Media / May 27
Report: Chiefs rework George Karlaftis' contract, create $7.7M in cap space
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.
25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 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 Chiefs News / A to Z Sports / May 27
KC Chiefs’ latest salary cap decision will help them sign Mansoor Delane and Peter Woods, but it doesn’t signal other roster moves
The Kansas City Chiefs have cleared enough salary cap space to sign their two remaining draft picks after restructuring the contract of George Karlaftis.
Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / March 18
Chiefs' Lucrative 2022 Draft Class Now Has Only 1 Remaining
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 Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / January 24
Chiefs’ Karlaftis Earned Honor He Only Wants Once
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.
Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / January 16
Why Chiefs Need More Juice at Edge Rusher This Offseason
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.
Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / January 11
Which Chiefs Player Has To Bounce Back in 2026
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.
Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / December 25
Contract Incentives on Line for Chiefs Christmas Night
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 Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / December 18
Chiefs Put Heads Down to Complete Surreal Day
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 Chiefs News / A to Z Sports / November 17
George Karlaftis admits the team has to have a mentality from here on out that the dynasty has never had to have this early in a season
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.
Kansas City Chiefs News / Arrowhead Addict / November 15
NFL coach drops surprise George Karlaftis comp for Panthers rookie
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 Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / September 2, 2025
Watch: Defensive End George Karlaftis After Tuesday’s Practice
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.
NFL News / Yardbarker / August 13, 2025
Five best NFL offseason value signings on defense: NFC East rivals earn high marks
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.
Kansas City Chiefs News / Yardbarker / July 21, 2025
Chiefs' latest defensive move should improve Super Bowl chances
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 News / A to Z Sports / June 27, 2025
George Karlaftis teams up with Chiefs legend to explain importance of rich pass rush history in Kansas City at Sack Summit 2025
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 News / Arrowhead Addict / April 29, 2025
Why the Chiefs Just Committed $15M to George Karlaftis
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.
Kansas City Chiefs News / Arrowhead Addict / January 28, 2025
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.
Kansas City Chiefs News / A to Z Sports / January 25, 2025
'He's a skilled rusher' - Kansas City Chiefs DE George Karlaftis is changing the narrative about himself as a player
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.
NFL News / Yardbarker / February 16, 2024
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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