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 , according to ESPN .

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.