George Karlaftis is sticking around in Kansas City. The Chiefs exercised Karlaftis' fifth-year option, per ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, meaning he'll be under contract through the 2026 season unless the two sides agree to a long-term extension before then. Karlaftis will earn $15.2 million in 2026 on his fifth-year option.

The Kansas City Chiefs will be keeping two important defenders around for at least another year. The Chiefs plan to pick up the fifth-year options on the rookie contracts of cornerback Trent McDuffie and edge rusher George Karlaftis,

The Kansas City Chiefs exercised their fifth-year options on cornerback Trent McDuffie and pass rusher George Karlaftis, two of the young pillars of a defense that has helped them reach three consecutive Super Bowls.

The Kansas City Chiefs had an impressive draft haul in this year's NFL Draft. Addressing needs on both the offense and defense, the Chiefs will look to once aga

The Kansas City Chiefs walked away from the 2025 NFL Draft with a handful of impact players, turning limited draft capital into multiple potential contributors. It started with a splash in the first round when they snagged offensive tackle Josh Simmons with the 32nd overall pick.

Offensive tackle Josh Simmons of Ohio State highlights the Chiefs’ NFL Draft. SportsBeat KC discusses his role and other key Kansas City moves.