Chiefs pick up options for Trent McDuffie, George Karlaftis
Feb 3, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Trent McDuffie (22) during Super Bowl LIX Opening Night at Ceasars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images The Kansas City Chiefs are picking up the options for 2022 first-round picks Trent McDuffie and George Karlaftis, ESPN reported Tuesday.
McDuffie, 24, was drafted 21st overall and now is in line to earn $13.632 million in 2026. The All-Pro cornerback has started 43 games, recording two interceptions, seven forced fumbles, 4.5 sacks and 183 tackles.
Karlaftis, 24, was the No. 30 pick and is set to earn $15.196 million in 2026. The defensive end has recorded 24.5 sacks, 56 quarterback hits, two fumble recoveries and 115 tackles in 49 games (44 starts).
The two defensive pillars helped the Chiefs win Super Bowls LVII and LVIII before losing to the Philadelphia Eagles last season in Super Bowl LIX.
--Field Level Media
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