Chiefs, DE George Karlaftis reportedly agree to 4-year, $93 million contract extension
- - - Chiefs, DE George Karlaftis reportedly agree to 4-year, $93 million contract extension
Ian CasselberryJuly 21, 2025 at 5:17 AM
The Kansas City Chiefs are making sure their leading pass rusher is around for multiple seasons, reaching agreement with defensive end George Karlaftis on a four-year contract extension, according to multiple reports.
Karlaftis is set to be paid $93 million with the contract, with $62 million guaranteed, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.
In his three seasons with the Chiefs, Karlaftis has compiled 24.5 sacks with 115 total tackles, 56 quarterback hits and 24 tackles for loss. He was Kansas City's 2022 first-round pick (No. 30 overall) out of Purdue.
During the Chiefs' run to Super Bowl LIX last postseason, Karlaftis totaled four sacks with 13 tackles and four tackles for loss. He's become one of the standout players on Steve Spagnuolo's defense with defensive tackle Chris Jones and middle linebacker Nick Bolton.
Karlaftis, 24, was already signed for one more season on his original rookie contract and the Chiefs had previously picked up his fifth-year option for 2026-27. The guaranteed $62 million in his contract ranks him ninth among the NFL's edge rushers, according to Spotrac. And his average annual salary of $23.25 million will be just out of the top 10 at the position.
The Chiefs ranked 18th in the NFL with 39 sacks last season and their overall unit placed 16th with 3,970 yard allowed. They finished 15-2 during the regular season and advanced to Super Bowl LIX, where they lost to the Philadelphia Eagles, 40-22.
Karlaftis joins guard Trey Smith as Chiefs players receiving lucrative contract extensions. Last week, Smith agreed to a four-year, $92 million deal (with $70 million guaranteed) that makes him the highest-paid player at his position.
Kansas City will begin training camp on Monday at Missouri Western State University..
Source: “AOL Sports”
