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- Chiefs, DE George Karlaftis reportedly agree to 4-year, $93 million contract extension</p>
<p>Ian CasselberryJuly 20, 2025 at 2:17 PM</p>
<p>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 media reports.</p>
<p>Karlaftis is set to be paid $93 million with the contract, with $62 million guaranteed, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.</p>
<p>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 draft pick (No. 30 overall) out of Purdue.</p>
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<p>During the Chiefs' run to Super Bowl LIX last postseason, Karlaftis totaled four sacks with 13 tackles, 8 QB hits and 4 tackles for loss. He's become one of the standout players on Steve Spagnuolo's defense with defensive tackle Chris Jones, middle linebacker Nick Bolton and cornerback Trent McDuffie.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>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. Up next, the Chiefs will likely pursue an extension with McDuffie.</p>
<p>Kansas City will begin training camp Monday at Missouri Western State University.</p>
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