Chiefs exercise 5th-year options on cornerback Trent McDuffie and pass rusher George Karlaftis
- The Kansas City Chiefs exercised fifth-year options on cornerback Trent McDuffie and pass rusher George Karlaftis, ensuring their contracts run through the 2026 season, according to sources told by ESPN.
- Trent McDuffie was the 21st overall pick in 2022, has started 43 games, and earned All-Pro honors twice, with impressive interception and pass deflection stats.
- George Karlaftis, the 30th overall pick in 2022, has recorded 24.5 regular-season sacks and leads the team in sacks for the last two seasons.
- Chiefs General Manager Brett Veach stated, 'Those are players that you want in a Kansas City uniform for a long time.
19 Articles
19 Articles
Inside Patrick Mahomes’ Childhood Home as It Hits the Market
The Tyler, Texas home where Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes grew up is officially on the market with an asking price of $285,000. Mahomes’ mom Randi put the house on the market when Patrick and his wife Brittany, both 29, teamed up with his brother, Jackson, 24, to surprise her with a new four-bedroom, $825,000 home in March. “It’s bittersweet but it’s time for a change and Mia and I are so excited to have a new place to decorate …
Chiefs exercise 5th-year options on cornerback Trent McDuffie, pass rusher George Karlaftis
Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Trent McDuffie celebrates an interception during an NFL football game against the Houston Texans Dec. 21, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – The Kansas City Chiefs exercised their fifth-year options Tuesday on cornerback Trent McDuffie and pass rusher George Karlaftis, two of the young pillars of a defense that has helped them to reach three consecutive Super Bowls…

Chiefs exercise 5th-year options on cornerback Trent McDuffie and pass 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 deadline to pick up the…
Chiefs Make Move to Secure 2 Key Starters: Report
The Kansas City Chiefs made things official on April 29, revealing their plan to “pick up” the fifth-year options of defensive end George Karlaftis and cornerback Trent McDuffie.This news was reported on by ESPN NFL insider Jeremy Fowler, who relayed: “Sources: The Chiefs plan to pick up the fifth-year options of corner Trent McDuffie and pass rusher George Karlaftis. Team [is] submitting them today. Two team pillars now in the fold for 2026.”Th…
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 43% of the sources lean Left, 43% of the sources are Center
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
Ownership
To view ownership data please Upgrade to Vantage