KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The Kansas City Chiefs and defensive end George Karlaftis reached an agreement on a four-year, $93 million contract extension that includes $62 million guaranteed, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
With two years left on his rookie contract and entering his prime, Karlaftis, 24, made a long-term commitment to the Chiefs with the new deal, which runs through the 2030 season.
General manager Brett Veach and coach Andy Reid quickly shifted their attention to prioritize signing Karlaftis after the team accomplished its final major objective for this offseason: signing Pro Bowl right guard Trey Smith to a record-setting four-year, $94 million contract extension just hours before Tuesday's 4 p.