Chiefs defensive end George Karlaftis leads pass rush, advises rookies
The gist
Chiefs defensive end George Karlaftis recorded two tackles, a sack and three passes defended at Denver.
His production matters as Kansas City's pass rush has only nine sacks this season.
How it unfolded
- Jan 24, 2026Karlaftis was named the Chiefs' Ed Block Courage Award recipient for 2025, an honor voted on by players.
- Jun 11, 2026Entering his fourth season, Karlaftis was taking on a new role for the Chiefs in the offseason.
- Oct 25, 2026Karlaftis was described as leading the Chiefs' defense.
Key terms
- defensive end
- A defensive position in gridiron football, typically lined up at the end of the defensive line.
- sack
- A tackle of the quarterback behind the line of scrimmage before a forward pass is thrown.
- first-round pick
- Selections in the NFL's annual player draft, which teams can use to choose players or trade.
Source: Wikipedia