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George Karlaftis

#991 Highest Paid
Position

Defensive End (DE)

Age

25

Nationality
United States of America Flag American

Current Contract

Kansas City Chiefs logo Kansas City Chiefs
Contract Start 2025
Contract End 2031
Duration 6 years
Contract Type Extension
Total Guaranteed
$88M
2026/27 Salary
$7.4M

NFL Salary Rankings

Kansas City Chiefs Logo #9 Kansas City Chiefs Player
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Contract Earnings Trend

Last 1 contracts

Contract Details

Duration 6 years (2025/31)
Salary $22M
Total Guaranteed $88M
Source

Contract Breakdown (6 Years)

Season Team Age Salary
2025-26
Kansas City Chiefs
23 $6,573,906
2026-27
Kansas City Chiefs
24 $7,402,000
2027-28
Kansas City Chiefs
25 $17,215,566
2028-29
Kansas City Chiefs
26 $24,937,000
2029-30
Kansas City Chiefs
27 $26,937,000
2030-31
Kansas City Chiefs
28 $23,937,000

Contract History and Career Earnings

Year Team Total Source
2030 Kansas City Chiefs Kansas City Chiefs $23.9M
2029 Kansas City Chiefs Kansas City Chiefs $26.9M
2028 Kansas City Chiefs Kansas City Chiefs $24.9M
2027 Kansas City Chiefs Kansas City Chiefs $17.2M
2026 Kansas City Chiefs Kansas City Chiefs $7.4M
2025 Kansas City Chiefs Kansas City Chiefs $6.6M
2024 Kansas City Chiefs Kansas City Chiefs $1.8M
2023 Kansas City Chiefs Kansas City Chiefs $1.2M
2022 Kansas City Chiefs Kansas City Chiefs $6.6M
Total $116.6M

Who Earns More?

Compare player salaries, contracts, and total earnings

George Karlaftis

GEORGE KARLAFTIS

Kansas City Chiefs • Defensive End (DE)

$7.4M
Matthew Stafford

MATTHEW STAFFORD

Los Angeles Rams • Quarterback (QB)

$48.3M

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