The Kansas City Chiefs‘ defensive line has been crucial to the unit’s success over the last few seasons. The pass rushers, led by Chris Jones and George Karlaftis, have lifted the group in big moments, and Karlaftis hopes to keep that chemistry going well beyond the 2025 season.
“Yeah, I’ll let whoever handles that handle that, but I’d like to be here as long as I can,” Karlaftis said about contract negotiations during last week’s press conference. “My now fiancée and I absolutely love Kansas City and love this organization, so I’ll let whoever is to handle that handle that, but I love it here.”
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Last season, Karlaftis led Kansas City with eight sacks and tallied 61 total pressures. He shared his thoughts on a recent ESPN article labeling him underrated in the league.
“I don’t need to prove anything to anybody other than the people in this building; that’s how I feel.” Said Karlaftis. “Coach Cullen (Joe Cullen), Coach Spags (Steve Spagnuolo), Coach Reid (Andy Reid), my teammates, I got their back just like they got mine, and I try to put my best foot forward every day to get better and do what I can on the field. And whatever recognitions to come, it’ll come. Not really worried about that at all.”
In April, the Chiefs picked up Karlaftis’s and All-Pro teammate Trent McDuffie’s fifth-year options.
This article originally appeared on Chiefs Wire: Underrated DL standout prefers to remain with the Chiefs long-term